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'''Jhaverchand''' or '''Zaverchand Kalidas Meghani''' ({{Birth date |df=yes|1896|08|28}} – {{Death date |df=yes|1947|03|09}}) was an Indian poet, writer, social reformer and freedom fighter. He is a well-known name in the field of [[Gujarati literature]].  He was born in [[Chotila]] where the Government College has been renamed for this literary as Raashtreeya Shaayar Zaverchand Meghani College, Chotila.<ref>[https://www.deshgujarat.com/tag/chotila/ College renamed- Raashtreeya Shaayar Zaverchand Meghani College, Chotila  ] </ref> [[Mahatma Gandhi]] spontaneously gave him the title of ''Raashtreeya Shaayar'' (National Poet).<ref name=pinaki_honours>{{cite web | author = Pinaki Meghani| title = Jhaverchand Meghani – Honour received during his life-time | publisher = Meghani Family | date = 14 March 2009 | url = http://jhaverchandmeghani.com/honours.htm | access-date = 17 October 2009}}</ref> Besides this he received many awards like [[Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak]] and ''Mahida Paaritoshik'' in literature. He authored more than 100 books. His first book was a translation work of [[Rabindranath Tagore]]'s called ''Kathaa-u-Kaahinee'' titled ''Kurbani Ni Katha'' (Stories of martyrdom) which was first published in 1922. He contributed widely to Gujarati folk literature. He went from village to village in search of folk-lores and published them in various volumes of ''Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar''.<ref name="Desai2007">{{cite book|author=Anjali H. Desai|title=India Guide Gujarat|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gZR&pg=PA42|year=2007|publisher=India Guide Publications|isbn=978-0-9789517-0-2|page=42}}</ref> He was also the Editor of [[Phulchhab|Phulchhab Newspaper]] of Janmabhoomi group (which is being published till date from [[Rajkot]]).
'''Jhaverchand''' or '''Zaverchand Kalidas Meghani''' ({{Birth date |df=yes|1896|08|28}} – {{Death date |df=yes|1947|03|09}}) was an Indian poet, writer, social reformer and freedom fighter. He is a well-known name in the field of [[Gujarati literature]].  He was born in [[Chotila]] where the Government College has been renamed for this literary figure as Raashtreeya Shaayar Zaverchand Meghani College, Chotila.<ref>[https://www.deshgujarat.com/tag/chotila/ College renamed- Raashtreeya Shaayar Zaverchand Meghani College, Chotila  ] </ref> [[Mahatma Gandhi]] spontaneously gave him the title of ''Raashtreeya Shaayar'' (National Poet).<ref name=pinaki_honours>{{cite web | author = Pinaki Meghani| title = Jhaverchand Meghani – Honour received during his life-time | publisher = Meghani Family | date = 14 March 2009 | url = http://jhaverchandmeghani.com/honours.htm | access-date = 17 October 2009}}</ref> Besides this he received many awards like [[Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak]] and ''Mahida Paaritoshik'' in literature. He authored more than 100 books. His first book was a translation work of [[Rabindranath Tagore]]'s called ''Kathaa-u-Kaahinee'' titled ''Kurbani Ni Katha'' (Stories of martyrdom) which was first published in 1922. He contributed widely to Gujarati folk literature. He went from village to village in search of folk-lores and published them in various volumes of ''Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar''.<ref name="Desai2007">{{cite book|author=Anjali H. Desai|title=India Guide Gujarat|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gZR&pg=PA42|year=2007|publisher=India Guide Publications|isbn=978-0-9789517-0-2|page=42}}</ref> He was also the Editor of [[Phulchhab|Phulchhab Newspaper]] of Janmabhoomi group (which is being published till date from [[Rajkot]]).


A sample of his collection of folk tales from Saurashtra has recently been published in English, with the translation done by his son Vinod Meghani. The three volumes published so far are titled ''A Noble Heritage'', ''A Shade Crimson'' and ''The Ruby Shattered''.<ref name="MeghaniBhavan2003">{{cite book|author1=Zaverchand Kalidas Meghani|author2=Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan|title=A ruby shattered: a collection of love-legends in folk-balladry form of Saurashtra|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=n8RjAAAAMAAJ|year=2003|publisher=Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan}}</ref>
A sample of his collection of folk tales from Saurashtra has recently been published in English, with the translation done by his son Vinod Meghani. The three volumes published so far are titled ''A Noble Heritage'', ''A Shade Crimson'' and ''The Ruby Shattered''.<ref name="MeghaniBhavan2003">{{cite book|author1=Zaverchand Kalidas Meghani|author2=Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan|title=A ruby shattered: a collection of love-legends in folk-balladry form of Saurashtra|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=n8RjAAAAMAAJ|year=2003|publisher=Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan}}</ref>
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He habitually wore a white long coat, a [[dhoti]] reaching well down the knees and a turban typically tied around his head.
He habitually wore a white long coat, a [[dhoti]] reaching well down the knees and a turban typically tied around his head.
He finished his matriculation in 1912 and completed his BA in 1917. He started his career in [[Kolkata]] and joined [[Jeewanlal Motichand Shah|Jeevanlal and Co.]] in 1918 as Personal Assistant and was fondly called ''Paghadee Babu'' by his colleagues and workers alike. He was soon promoted as the Manager of the company's factory at Belur, Crown Aluminium. In 1919, he went to England for a four-month tour. After coming back to India, he continue to work in [[Kolkata]] for 2 and half-years. Later, he returned to Saurashtra and joined the editorial board of the weekly ''[[Saurashtra Weekly|Saurashtra]]'' at [[Rajkot]] in 1922.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}
He finished his matriculation in 1912 and completed his BA in 1917. He started his career in [[Kolkata]] and joined [[Jeewanlal Motichand Shah|Jeevanlal and Co.]] in 1918 as Personal Assistant and was fondly called ''Paghadee Babu'' by his colleagues and workers alike. He was soon promoted as the Manager of the company's factory at Belur, Crown Aluminium. In 1919, he went to England for a four-month tour. After coming back to India, he continued to work in [[Kolkata]] for 2 and half-years. Later, he returned to Saurashtra and joined the editorial board of the weekly ''[[Saurashtra Weekly|Saurashtra]]'' at [[Rajkot]] in 1922.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}


===Contribution to the freedom struggle===
===Contribution to the freedom struggle===
[[File:Jhaverchand Meghani 1999 stamp of India.jpg|thumb|Meghani on a 1999 stamp of India]]
[[File:Jhaverchand Meghani 1999 stamp of India.jpg|thumb|Meghani on a 1999 stamp of India]]
In 1930, he was sentenced for 2 years in jail for writing the book ''Sindhudo'' that contained songs to inspire the youth of India that was participating in the struggle for Independence against the [[British Raj]]. It is during this time that he wrote ''Kavya Triputi'' based on Gandhiji's visit to London for the Round Table conference. During this period, he also started writing short stories independently and served as editor for ''[[Phoolchaab]]'' magazine.<ref>[http://sangeetbhavantrust.com/zaverchand.html Zaverchand Meghani]. Sangeet Bhavan trust. Retrieved on 27 November 2018.</ref>{{Failed verification|date=April 2017}}
In 1930, he was sentenced to 2 years in jail for writing the book ''Sindhudo'' that contained songs to inspire the youth of India that was participating in the struggle for Independence against the [[British Raj]]. It is during this time that he wrote ''Kavya Triputi'' based on Gandhiji's visit to London for the Round Table conference. During this period, he also started writing short stories independently and served as editor for ''[[Phoolchaab]]'' magazine.<ref>[http://sangeetbhavantrust.com/zaverchand.html Zaverchand Meghani]. Sangeet Bhavan trust. Retrieved on 27 November 2018.</ref>{{Failed verification|date=April 2017}}


==Publications==
==Publications==


In 1926, he ventured into poetry with his book of children poems ''Veni Na Phool'' and started writing in [[Janmabhoomi (Gujarati newspaper)|Janmabhumi]] under the column ''Kalam Ane Kitaab''. He established his reputation as a critic by his independent novels. In 1936, he became the editor of ''Phoolchaab''. In 1942, he ventured into began publishing with his book ''Marela Na Rudhir''. In 1945, after retiring from ''Phoolchaab'', he concentrated on personal writing. In 1946, his book ''Mansai Na Deeva'' was awarded the ''Mahida Award''. The same year, he was elected to head the Gujarati Sahitya Parishad's Sahitya Section. In 1929, he gave 6 lectures for ''Gyan Prasarak Mandali''. He also lectured at [[Santiniketan]] owing to his long association with [[Rabindranath Tagore]]. Meghani was also known as a Manbhatt poet due to his significant contribution to folk ballads.<ref name="Desai2007"/>{{Failed verification|date=April 2017}} A movie song ''Man Mor Bani Thangat Kare'' in the 2013 Hindi film [[Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela]] is written by him.<ref name="DNA 2013">{{cite web | title=Ram-Leela song Man mor bani thanghat kare: Original poet to get credit in film | website=Bollywoodlife.com | date=23 October 2013 | url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/ram-leela-song-man-mor-bani-thanghat-kare-original-poet-to-get-credit-in-film/ | access-date=19 May 2017}}</ref>
In 1926, he ventured into poetry with his book of children poems ''Veni Na Phool'' and started writing in [[Janmabhoomi (Gujarati newspaper)|Janmabhumi]] under the column ''Kalam Ane Kitaab''. He established his reputation as a critic by his independent novels. In 1936, he became the editor of ''Phoolchaab''. In 1942, he ventured into publishing with his book ''Marela Na Rudhir''. In 1945, after retiring from ''Phoolchaab'', he concentrated on personal writing. In 1946, his book ''Mansai Na Deeva'' was awarded the ''Mahida Award''. The same year, he was elected to head the Gujarati Sahitya Parishad's Sahitya Section. In 1929, he gave 6 lectures for ''Gyan Prasarak Mandali''. He also lectured at [[Santiniketan]] owing to his long association with [[Rabindranath Tagore]]. Meghani was also known as a Manbhatt poet due to his significant contribution to folk ballads.<ref name="Desai2007"/>{{Failed verification|date=April 2017}} A movie song ''Man Mor Bani Thangat Kare'' in the 2013 Hindi film [[Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela]] is written by him.<ref name="DNA 2013">{{cite web | title=Ram-Leela song Man mor bani thanghat kare: Original poet to get credit in film | website=Bollywoodlife.com | date=23 October 2013 | url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/ram-leela-song-man-mor-bani-thanghat-kare-original-poet-to-get-credit-in-film/ | access-date=19 May 2017}}</ref>


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* Rano Pratap (Translation)-1923
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* Raja Rani-1924
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* Shah Jahan (Translation)-1927
* Vanthela-1933
* Vanthela-1933


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Jhaverchand Meghani
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Born(1896-08-28)28 August 1896
Chotila, Bombay presidency, British India
Died9 March 1947(1947-03-09) (aged 50)
Botad, Bombay presidency, British India
Occupation
  • Poet
  • playwright
  • editor
  • folklorist
PeriodPre-Independence India
Notable awardsRanjitram Suvarna Chandrak
(1928)
ChildrenJayant Meghani
Signature
Website
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Jhaverchand or Zaverchand Kalidas Meghani ((1896-08-28)28 August 1896 – (1947-03-09)9 March 1947) was an Indian poet, writer, social reformer and freedom fighter. He is a well-known name in the field of Gujarati literature. He was born in Chotila where the Government College has been renamed for this literary figure as Raashtreeya Shaayar Zaverchand Meghani College, Chotila.[1] Mahatma Gandhi spontaneously gave him the title of Raashtreeya Shaayar (National Poet).[2] Besides this he received many awards like Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak and Mahida Paaritoshik in literature. He authored more than 100 books. His first book was a translation work of Rabindranath Tagore's called Kathaa-u-Kaahinee titled Kurbani Ni Katha (Stories of martyrdom) which was first published in 1922. He contributed widely to Gujarati folk literature. He went from village to village in search of folk-lores and published them in various volumes of Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar.[3] He was also the Editor of Phulchhab Newspaper of Janmabhoomi group (which is being published till date from Rajkot).

A sample of his collection of folk tales from Saurashtra has recently been published in English, with the translation done by his son Vinod Meghani. The three volumes published so far are titled A Noble Heritage, A Shade Crimson and The Ruby Shattered.[4]

His poems are taught as a part of syllabus in Gujarat Board Schools (GSEB).

Life[edit]

Jhaverchand Meghani was born in Chotila, Gujarat to Kalidas and Dholima Meghani. His father Kalidas worked in the Police force and hence was often transferred to new places causing most of Jhaverchand's education to happen in Rajkot. He had two brothers Lalchand and Prabhashankar. He was married to a woman named Damyanti at the age of 24 and following the demise of his wife, he married Chitradevi at the age of 36. He had 9 children out of which 3 were girls namely Indu, Padmala and Murli, while 6 were boys, namely Mahendra, Mastan, Nanak, Vinod, Jayant and Ashok.[5]

Early life[edit]

He lived a simple and sober life and his simplicity prompted his college mates to call him Raja Janak.

He habitually wore a white long coat, a dhoti reaching well down the knees and a turban typically tied around his head. He finished his matriculation in 1912 and completed his BA in 1917. He started his career in Kolkata and joined Jeevanlal and Co. in 1918 as Personal Assistant and was fondly called Paghadee Babu by his colleagues and workers alike. He was soon promoted as the Manager of the company's factory at Belur, Crown Aluminium. In 1919, he went to England for a four-month tour. After coming back to India, he continued to work in Kolkata for 2 and half-years. Later, he returned to Saurashtra and joined the editorial board of the weekly Saurashtra at Rajkot in 1922.[citation needed]

Contribution to the freedom struggle[edit]

Meghani on a 1999 stamp of India

In 1930, he was sentenced to 2 years in jail for writing the book Sindhudo that contained songs to inspire the youth of India that was participating in the struggle for Independence against the British Raj. It is during this time that he wrote Kavya Triputi based on Gandhiji's visit to London for the Round Table conference. During this period, he also started writing short stories independently and served as editor for Phoolchaab magazine.[6][failed verification]

Publications[edit]

In 1926, he ventured into poetry with his book of children poems Veni Na Phool and started writing in Janmabhumi under the column Kalam Ane Kitaab. He established his reputation as a critic by his independent novels. In 1936, he became the editor of Phoolchaab. In 1942, he ventured into publishing with his book Marela Na Rudhir. In 1945, after retiring from Phoolchaab, he concentrated on personal writing. In 1946, his book Mansai Na Deeva was awarded the Mahida Award. The same year, he was elected to head the Gujarati Sahitya Parishad's Sahitya Section. In 1929, he gave 6 lectures for Gyan Prasarak Mandali. He also lectured at Santiniketan owing to his long association with Rabindranath Tagore. Meghani was also known as a Manbhatt poet due to his significant contribution to folk ballads.[3][failed verification] A movie song Man Mor Bani Thangat Kare in the 2013 Hindi film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela is written by him.[7]

Folklores[edit]

  • Doshi Ni Vato
  • Sorathi Baharvatiya 1
  • Sorathi Baharvatiya 2
  • Sorathi Baharvatiya 3-1929
  • Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar 1
  • Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar 2
  • Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar 3
  • Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar 4
  • Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar 5
  • Kankavati 1–1927
  • Kankavati 2-1928
  • Dadaji Ni Vato
  • Sorthi Santo-1928
  • Sorthi Geetkathao-1931
  • Puratan Jyot-1938
  • Rang Che Barot-1945
  • Loksahitya-1939
  • Pagandino Panth-1942
  • Charano Ane Charani-1943
  • Dhartinu Dhavan-1944
  • Loksahitya Nu Samalochan-1946

Poems[edit]

  • Veni Na Phool-1927
  • Killol-1930
  • Sindhudo-1930
  • Meghani, Jhaverchand (2015) [1935]. Yugvandana. Ahmedabad: Sanskar Sahitya Mandir. ISBN 978-93-83815-62-3.
  • Ektaro-1940
  • Bapuna Parna-1943
  • Ravindra Veena-1944
  • Midnight Lace-1946
  • Chaud Varsh ni Charan Kanya-1931
  • Chello Katoro Jer no aa pi Jajo Bapu-1930-1932 (From Round Table Conference in London)

Folk Songs[edit]

  • Radhiyali Raat 1–1925
  • Radhiyali Raat 2-1925
  • Radhiyali Raat 3-1927
  • Radhiyali Raat 4-1942
  • Chundadi 1–1928
  • Chundadi 2-1929
  • Rutugeeto-1929
  • Halarda-1929
  • Sorthi Santvani-1947
  • Sorthiya Duha-1947

Drama[edit]

  • Rano Pratap (Translation)-1923
  • Raja Rani-1924
  • Shah Jahan (Translation)-1927
  • Vanthela-1933

Travelogue[edit]

  • Saurashtrana Khandaroma-1928
  • Sorathne Tire Tire-1933
  • Parkamma-1946
  • Chellu Prayan-1947

Short Stories[edit]

  • Kurbani Ni Kathao-1922
  • Chinta Na Angara 1–1931
  • Chinta Na Angara 2-1932
  • Meghani, Jhaverchand (2015) [1934]. Jail Office Ni Baari. Ahmedabad: Sanskar Sahitya Mandir. ISBN 978-93-83815-25-8.
  • Dariyaparna Bahrvatiya-1932
  • Pratimao-1932
  • Meghani, Jhaverchand (2014) [1935]. Palkara. Ahmedabad: Sanskar Sahitya Mandir. ISBN 978-93-83815-11-1.
  • Dhup Chaya-1935
  • Meghanini Navlikao 1 and 2-1942
  • Vilopan-1946
  • Anu nam te dhani

Novels[edit]

  • Meghani, Jhaverchand (2013) [1932]. Satya Ni Shodhma. Ahmedabad: Rajesh Book Sellers. ISBN 978-93-85588-08-2.
  • ''Niranjan''
  • ''Vasundharana Vahala Davla''
  • ''Sorath, Tara Vaheta Pani''
  • Samarangan-1928
  • Meghani, Jhaverchand (2013) [1938]. Aparadhi. Ahmedabad: Rajesh Book Sellers. ISBN 978-93-85588-15-0.
  • Vevishal -1
  • Vevishal-2
  • ''Ra Gangajaliyo''-1
  • ''Ra Gangajaliyo'' -2
  • ''Bidela Dwar''
  • Gujaratno Jay 1–1940
  • Gujaratno Jay 2-1942
  • Tulsi Kyaro-1940
  • Meghani, Jhaverchand (2013) [1943]. Prabhu Padharya. Ahmedabad: Rajesh Book Sellers. ISBN 978-93-85588-17-4.
  • Kalchakra-1947
  • Garvi Gujarat

Biography[edit]

  • Annie Besant-1927
  • Hungary no Taaranahaar-1927
  • Narvir Lalaji-1927
  • Satyavir Shradhdhanand-1927
  • Sorathee Santo-1928
  • Puraatan Jyot −1938
  • Thakkar Bapa-1939
  • Akbar Ni Yaadma-1942
  • Aapnu Ghar-1942
  • Panch Varas Na Pankhida-1942
  • Marelana Rudhir-1942
  • Aapna Gharni Vadhu Vato-1943
  • Dayanand Sarasvati-1944
  • Meghani, Jhaverchand (2013) [1945]. Mansaina Deeva. Ahmedabad: Rajesh Book Sellers. ISBN 978-93-85588-09-9.
  • Sant Deveedaas-1946
  • Vasant-Rajab Smaarak Granth-1947

References[edit]

  1. ↑ College renamed- Raashtreeya Shaayar Zaverchand Meghani College, Chotila
  2. ↑ Pinaki Meghani (14 March 2009). "Jhaverchand Meghani – Honour received during his life-time". Meghani Family. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Anjali H. Desai (2007). India Guide Gujarat. India Guide Publications. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-9789517-0-2.
  4. ↑ Zaverchand Kalidas Meghani; Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (2003). A ruby shattered: a collection of love-legends in folk-balladry form of Saurashtra. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
  5. ↑ "Jhaverchand Megahni, Kavi Zaverchand Meghani's Official website". Kavilok (in ગુજરાતી). Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  6. ↑ Zaverchand Meghani. Sangeet Bhavan trust. Retrieved on 27 November 2018.
  7. ↑ "Ram-Leela song Man mor bani thanghat kare: Original poet to get credit in film". Bollywoodlife.com. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2017.

External links[edit]

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