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{{Short description|Marathi poet (1932–2003)}}
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| birth_place = [[Amravati]], [[Maharashtra]]
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| death_place = [[Nagpur]], Maharashtra
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| occupation = Poet, lyricist
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'''Suresh Bhat''' ({{lang-mr|सुरेश भट}}; 15 April 1932 – 14 March 2003) was a noted [[Marathi language|Marathi]] poet from the state of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. He was known as ''[[Ghazal]] [[Emperor|Samrat]]'' (Emperor of ''[[ghazals]]'') for his exposition of the ''ghazal'' form of poetry and its adaptation to the [[Marathi language]].
'''Suresh Bhat''' (15 April 1932 – 14 March 2003) was a [[Marathi language|Marathi]] poet from the state of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].
 
==Life==
Bhat was born in a [[Karhade Brahmin]] family in [[Amravati]], [[Maharashtra]] to Shridhar Bhat, a [[physician]]. His mother was fond of poetry and made young Bhat learn famous Marathi poems by heart. He later acknowledged this practice to be a key influence in the development of his poetic abilities.{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}}
 
When he was two and a half years old, Bhat contracted [[Poliomyelitis|polio]]. The disease left his right leg incapacitated for the remainder of his life.{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}}


Bhat completed his education in [[Amravati]], and earned a [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] degree in 1955 after failing twice in his final exams. He said later that due to his physical disability and lack of interest in academics, he often suffered humiliation at home. According to him, his poems were the only source of comfort for him during such times of bitterness and depression.{{Citation needed|date= June 2012}}
==Personal life==


After graduation, Bhat continued writing poems whilst holding various teaching jobs in [[Rural]] areas around Amravati.{{Citation needed|date= June 2012}}
Bhat was born in a [[Karhade Brahmin]] family in [[Amravati]], [[Maharashtra]] to Shridhar Bhat, a [[physician]]. His mother was fond of poetry and made young Bhat often read famous Marathi poems. He later acknowledged this practice to be a key influence in the development of his poetic abilities. He earned the [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] degree in 1955. Poems comforted him as he battled bitterness and depression throughout his life finally accepting Atheism.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2018-11-09 |title=Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: In Suresh Bhat's ghazals, a fight against oppression |url=https://www.firstpost.com/long-reads/dalit-shahirs-of-maharashtra-in-suresh-bhats-ghazals-a-fight-against-oppression-5525901.html |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref>


Suresh Bhat converted to [[Buddhism]] with the help of [[Bhante]] [[Surai Sasai]]. Because of Buddhism was the religion of [[B. R. Ambedkar|Babasaheb Ambedkar]], who was an ideal to him.<ref name="firstpost.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/long-reads/dalit-shahirs-of-maharashtra-in-suresh-bhats-ghazals-a-fight-against-oppression-5525901.html|title=Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: In Suresh Bhats ghazals, a fight against oppression}}</ref><ref>https://sureshsawant.wordpress.com/2017/04/21/%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%87/</ref>
After completing his education he took teaching jobs in rural areas of [[Amravati district|Amravati]] and continued writing poems.


In his private life, Bhat made no bones about his hurt over the rejections and embarrassment that he suffered earlier in life, and said that he was not someone who forgives or forgets easily. His poems reflect his angst about human suffering, and due to their fiery nature, are generally popular amongst the youth.{{Citation needed|date= June 2012}}
In 1964, he married Pushpa Mehendale, who hailed from Pune, but worked as teacher in Madhan, Amravati.


He had two sons and a daughter. One of them predeceased him when he was killed in an accident.{{Citation needed|date= June 2012}}
He converted to [[Buddhism]] in presence of [[Bhante]] [[Surai Sasai]] and Bhau Lokhande. [[B. R. Ambedkar|Dr. Ambedkar]] was an ideal to him.<ref name="firstpost.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/long-reads/dalit-shahirs-of-maharashtra-in-suresh-bhats-ghazals-a-fight-against-oppression-5525901.html|title=Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: In Suresh Bhats ghazals, a fight against oppression|date=9 November 2018 }}</ref>


Suresh Bhat died of [[cardiac arrest]] on 14 March 2003. He was 70.<ref name="TOI">[https://web.archive.org/web/20121020024114/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-03-15/news-interviews/27282240_1_suresh-bhat-poet-asha-bhosle Popular gazal writer Suresh Bhat expires - The Times of India]</ref>
Bhat died of [[cardiac arrest]] on 14 March 2003, at the aged of 70.<ref name="TOI">[https://web.archive.org/web/20121020024114/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-03-15/news-interviews/27282240_1_suresh-bhat-poet-asha-bhosle Popular gazal writer Suresh Bhat expires - The Times of India]</ref> He is survived by his son, Chittranjan Bhat and daughter.<ref name=":0" />


==Works==
==Works==
Bhat published his first collection of poems, ''Roopgandha'' in 1961. In 1974, he published his second collection, ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' and in 1983 he self-published a collection named ''Elgaar''. Other collections of his poems include ''Zanjhaavaat'' and ''Saptaranga''
Bhat published his first collection of poems, ''Roopgandha'' in 1961. In 1974, he published his second collection, ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' and in 1983 he self-published a collection named ''Elgaar''. Other collections of his poems include ''Zanjhaavaat'' and ''Saptaranga''


''Roopgandha'' and ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' were the recipients of the state literary awards sponsored by the [[Government of Maharashtra]]<ref name="TOI"/> in their respective years of publication. ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' was later taught in three universities in Maharashtra for the [[Master of Arts|MA]] course in Marathi.{{Which|date=March 2010}}{{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}
''Roopgandha'' and ''Ranga maazhaa wegalaa'' were the recipients of the state literary awards sponsored by the [[Government of Maharashtra]]<ref name="TOI"/> in their respective years of publication.


Poet [[Ilahi Jamadar]] was his student in Pune.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Niphadkar |first1=Pradeep |title=अबोल, मिश्किल इलाही |url=https://www.lokmat.com/manthan/ghazalkar-ilahi-jamadar-a296/ |access-date=27 March 2021 |work=Lokmat |date=7 February 2021 |language=mr-IN}}</ref>
Poet Pradeep Niphadkar and ghazal writer [[Ilahi Jamadar]] were his students in Pune.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Niphadkar |first1=Pradeep |title=अबोल, मिश्किल इलाही |url=https://www.lokmat.com/manthan/ghazalkar-ilahi-jamadar-a296/ |access-date=27 March 2021 |work=Lokmat |date=7 February 2021 |language=mr-IN}}</ref>


His famous song on [[B. R. Ambedkar]] 'Bhimraya Ghe Tuzya Ya Lekranchi Vandana' (father Ambedkar, take these offerings from your children).<ref name="firstpost.com"/>
His famous song on [[B. R. Ambedkar]] 'Bhimraya Ghe Tuzya Ya Lekranchi Vandana' (father Ambedkar, take these offerings from your children).<ref name="firstpost.com"/>


Bhat's poems are generally classified as Marathi ''[[ghazals]]''. He is considered {{By whom| date= June 2012}} a pioneer in adapting the ''ghazal'' (which originated as a [[Persian literature|Persian]] form of poetry) to the Marathi language.
Bhat's poems are generally classified as Marathi ''[[ghazals]]''.


Bhat's best-known verses gained popularity after they were set to music by [[Hridaynath Mangeshkar]], and were sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and [[Asha Bhosle]].<ref name="TOI"/>
Bhat's best-known verses gained popularity after they were set to music by [[Hridaynath Mangeshkar]], and were sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and [[Asha Bhosle]].<ref name="TOI"/>


Bhat's poem 'Maayboli' was composed by music director [[Kaushal Inamdar]] as the [[Marathi Abhimaangeet]] as a mega song featuring more than 450 singers.
Bhat's poem 'Maayboli' was composed by music director [[Kaushal Inamdar]] as the [[Marathi Abhimaangeet]] as a song featuring more than 450 singers.{{citation needed|date= September 2022}}


===List of poetry collections===
===List of poetry collections===
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* ''Roopgandha''
* ''Roopgandha''
* ''Ranga maazhaa vegalaa''
* ''Ranga maazhaa vegalaa''
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Latest revision as of 08:35, 12 February 2026


Suresh Bhat
Born(1932-04-15)15 April 1932
Died14 March 2003(2003-03-14) (aged 70)
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
OccupationPoet, lyricist

Suresh Bhat (15 April 1932 – 14 March 2003) was a Marathi poet from the state of Maharashtra, India.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Bhat was born in a Karhade Brahmin family in Amravati, Maharashtra to Shridhar Bhat, a physician. His mother was fond of poetry and made young Bhat often read famous Marathi poems. He later acknowledged this practice to be a key influence in the development of his poetic abilities. He earned the B.A. degree in 1955. Poems comforted him as he battled bitterness and depression throughout his life finally accepting Atheism.[1]

After completing his education he took teaching jobs in rural areas of Amravati and continued writing poems.

In 1964, he married Pushpa Mehendale, who hailed from Pune, but worked as teacher in Madhan, Amravati.

He converted to Buddhism in presence of Bhante Surai Sasai and Bhau Lokhande. Dr. Ambedkar was an ideal to him.[2]

Bhat died of cardiac arrest on 14 March 2003, at the aged of 70.[3] He is survived by his son, Chittranjan Bhat and daughter.[1]

Works[edit | edit source]

Bhat published his first collection of poems, Roopgandha in 1961. In 1974, he published his second collection, Ranga maazhaa wegalaa and in 1983 he self-published a collection named Elgaar. Other collections of his poems include Zanjhaavaat and Saptaranga

Roopgandha and Ranga maazhaa wegalaa were the recipients of the state literary awards sponsored by the Government of Maharashtra[3] in their respective years of publication.

Poet Pradeep Niphadkar and ghazal writer Ilahi Jamadar were his students in Pune.[4]

His famous song on B. R. Ambedkar 'Bhimraya Ghe Tuzya Ya Lekranchi Vandana' (father Ambedkar, take these offerings from your children).[2]

Bhat's poems are generally classified as Marathi ghazals.

Bhat's best-known verses gained popularity after they were set to music by Hridaynath Mangeshkar, and were sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.[3]

Bhat's poem 'Maayboli' was composed by music director Kaushal Inamdar as the Marathi Abhimaangeet as a song featuring more than 450 singers.[citation needed]

List of poetry collections[edit | edit source]

  • Roopgandha
  • Ranga maazhaa vegalaa
  • Elgaar
  • Zanjhaavaat
  • Saptaranga
  • Rasvanticha Mujara
  • Kaflaa

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: In Suresh Bhat's ghazals, a fight against oppression". Firstpost. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: In Suresh Bhats ghazals, a fight against oppression". 9 November 2018.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Popular gazal writer Suresh Bhat expires - The Times of India
  4. Niphadkar, Pradeep (7 February 2021). "अबोल, मिश्किल इलाही". Lokmat (in मराठी). Retrieved 27 March 2021.

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