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| name = Balkavi Bairagi | |||
| image = | |||
| birth_date = 10 February 1931 | |||
| birth_place = [[Manasa, Madhya Pradesh]], [[British India]] | |||
| residence = [[Manasa, Madhya Pradesh]] | |||
| death_date = {{death date and age|2018|05|13|1931|02|10|df=yes}} | |||
| death_place = [[Manasa, Madhya Pradesh]] | |||
| constituency = | | |||
| office1 = [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha|Member of Parliament]] of [[Rajya Sabha]] from [[Madhya Pradesh]]<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/poet-politician-balkavi-bairagi-passes-away/articleshow/64164066.cms|title=Poet-politician Balkavi Bairagi passes away|date=14 May 2018|newspaper=The Times of India|first=Avijit|last=Ghosh|access-date=11 November 2019}}</ref> | |||
| term_start1 = 1998 | |||
| term_end1 = 2004 | |||
| predecessor1 = | | |||
| office2 = [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha|Member of Parliament]] of [[Lok Sabha]] from [[Madhya Pradesh]]<ref name="indiatimes.com"/> | |||
| term_start2 = 1984 | |||
| term_end2 = 1989 | |||
| office3 = [[Cabinet Minister]] in [[Madhya Pradesh Government]]<ref name="indiatimes.com"/> for | |||
Ministry of Food and Civil Supplies | |||
Ministry of Language and Tourism | |||
| term_start3 = 1980 | |||
| term_end3 = 1985 | |||
| predecessor3 = | |||
| successor3 = | |||
| party = [[Indian National Congress]] | |||
| spouse = | |||
| children = | |||
| parents = Mahant Dwarka Das Bairagi | |||
| birth_name = Nandram Das Bairagi | |||
| nationality = [[India]]n | |||
}} | |||
Bairagi | '''Balkavi Bairagi''' (born Nand Ramdas Bairagi; 10 February 1931 – 13 May 2018) popularly known '''Rastrakavi Balkavi Bairagi'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eternalmewar.in/media/newsletter/templates/2018/nl202/vol202_11.html|access-date=2021-07-29|website=www.eternalmewar.in}}</ref> was a Hindi poet, film lyricist and politician from India. He was a [[Member of parliament, Rajya Sabha|Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha]] from [[Madhya Pradesh]] from 1998 to 2004. | ||
==Early life and education== | |||
Bairagi was born in [[Manasa, Madhya Pradesh|Manasa]] in a [[Bairagi Caste|Vaishnav Brahmin (Bairagi)]] family.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul9-URYBv_Y(Shbad star with Ashok Vyas Guest Balkavi Bairagi)</ref> Originally named Nand Ramdas Bairagi, he came to be popularly called as "Balkavi" Bairagi as he wrote some classic poems during his childhood.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/noted-lyricist-poet-politician-balkavi-bairagi-dies-in-mp-118051300644_1.html|title=Noted lyricist, poet, politician Balkavi Bairagi dies in MP|date=13 May 2018|website=Business Standard}}</ref> He obtained his post-graduate degree in Hindi from [[Vikram University]], [[Ujjain]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2019}} | |||
==Career and later life== | |||
Bairagi wrote several Hindi poems and wrote prolifically for children. His poem ''"Jhar gaye paat, bisar gayi tehni"'' is considered a masterpiece by Hindi poets. He wrote lyrics for at least a dozen Hindi films, the most noted among them being [[Reshma Aur Shera|''Reshma aur Shera'']] and [[Ankahee (1985 film)|''Ankahee'']].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/poet-politician-balkavi-bairagi-passes-away/articleshow/64164066.cms|title=Balkavi Bairagi: Poet-politician Balkavi Bairagi passes away|last=Ghosh|first=Avijit|date=14 May 2018|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-10-13}}</ref> | |||
As a politician affiliated to the [[Indian National Congress]], he was elected to the [[Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] from Manasa in 1968 and again in 1980. At various points in time, he served as the Minister of State for Information,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/archives/from-the-archives-sept-13-1969-taking-the-name-of-gandhiji/article29401857.ece|title=From the Archives (Sept. 13, 1969): Taking the name of Gandhiji (New raga to mark Gandhiji's centenary announced)|date=2019-09-13|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-10-13|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> the Minister of Language and Tourism and the Minister of Food and Civil Supplies in the [[Government of Madhya Pradesh|Madhya Pradesh Government]]. He was a [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of the Lok Sabha]] between 1984 and 1989, representing the [[Mandsaur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandsaur constituency]]. He was a Rajya Sabha member from 1998 to 2004. He died on 13 May 2018.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:06, 29 July 2021
Balkavi Bairagi | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh[1] | |
| In office 1998–2004 | |
| Member of Parliament of Lok Sabha from Madhya Pradesh[1] | |
| In office 1984–1989 | |
| Cabinet Minister in Madhya Pradesh Government[1] for
Ministry of Food and Civil Supplies Ministry of Language and Tourism | |
| In office 1980–1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nandram Das Bairagi 10 February 1931 Manasa, Madhya Pradesh, British India |
| Died | 13 May 2018 (aged 87) Manasa, Madhya Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Parent(s) | Mahant Dwarka Das Bairagi |
| Residence | Manasa, Madhya Pradesh |
Balkavi Bairagi (born Nand Ramdas Bairagi; 10 February 1931 – 13 May 2018) popularly known Rastrakavi Balkavi Bairagi[2] was a Hindi poet, film lyricist and politician from India. He was a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh from 1998 to 2004.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Bairagi was born in Manasa in a Vaishnav Brahmin (Bairagi) family.[3] Originally named Nand Ramdas Bairagi, he came to be popularly called as "Balkavi" Bairagi as he wrote some classic poems during his childhood.[4] He obtained his post-graduate degree in Hindi from Vikram University, Ujjain.[citation needed]
Career and later life[edit | edit source]
Bairagi wrote several Hindi poems and wrote prolifically for children. His poem "Jhar gaye paat, bisar gayi tehni" is considered a masterpiece by Hindi poets. He wrote lyrics for at least a dozen Hindi films, the most noted among them being Reshma aur Shera and Ankahee.[5]
As a politician affiliated to the Indian National Congress, he was elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Manasa in 1968 and again in 1980. At various points in time, he served as the Minister of State for Information,[6] the Minister of Language and Tourism and the Minister of Food and Civil Supplies in the Madhya Pradesh Government. He was a Member of the Lok Sabha between 1984 and 1989, representing the Mandsaur constituency. He was a Rajya Sabha member from 1998 to 2004. He died on 13 May 2018.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ghosh, Avijit (14 May 2018). "Poet-politician Balkavi Bairagi passes away". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
- ↑ www.eternalmewar.in http://www.eternalmewar.in/media/newsletter/templates/2018/nl202/vol202_11.html. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul9-URYBv_Y(Shbad star with Ashok Vyas Guest Balkavi Bairagi)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Noted lyricist, poet, politician Balkavi Bairagi dies in MP". Business Standard. 13 May 2018.
- ↑ Ghosh, Avijit (14 May 2018). "Balkavi Bairagi: Poet-politician Balkavi Bairagi passes away". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- ↑ "From the Archives (Sept. 13, 1969): Taking the name of Gandhiji (New raga to mark Gandhiji's centenary announced)". The Hindu. 13 September 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 October 2019.