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{{Short description|Marathi poet (1932–2003)}} | |||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Suresh Bhat | | name = Suresh Bhat | ||
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| birth_place = [[Amravati]], [[Maharashtra]] | | birth_place = [[Amravati]], [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2003|3|14|1932|4|15}} | | death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2003|3|14|1932|4|15}} | ||
| death_place = [[Nagpur]], Maharashtra | | death_place = [[Nagpur]], Maharashtra, India | ||
| occupation = Poet, lyricist | | occupation = Poet, lyricist | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Suresh Bhat''' ( | '''Suresh Bhat''' (15 April 1932 – 14 March 2003) was a [[Marathi language|Marathi]] poet from the state of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. | ||
==Personal 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 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> | |||
After completing his education he took teaching jobs in rural areas of [[Amravati district|Amravati]] and continued writing poems. | |||
In | In 1964, he married Pushpa Mehendale, who hailed from Pune, but worked as teacher in Madhan, Amravati. | ||
He | 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> | ||
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. | ''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]] | 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]]'' | 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 | 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=== | ||
{{unreferenced section|date= September 2022}} | |||
* ''Roopgandha'' | * ''Roopgandha'' | ||
* ''Ranga maazhaa vegalaa'' | * ''Ranga maazhaa vegalaa'' | ||
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[[Category:Marathi-language poets]] | [[Category:Marathi-language poets]] | ||
[[Category:Writers from Nagpur]] | [[Category:Writers from Nagpur]] | ||
[[Category:1932 births]] | [[Category:1932 births]] | ||
[[Category:2003 deaths]] | [[Category:2003 deaths]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Indian poets]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian poets]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Buddhists]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian Buddhists]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century Buddhists]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian Buddhists]] | ||
[[Category:Converts to Buddhism from Hinduism]] | [[Category:Converts to Buddhism from Hinduism]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Navayana Buddhists]] | ||
[[Category:Indian male poets]] | [[Category:Indian male poets]] | ||
[[Category:Poets from Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Poets from Maharashtra]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Indian male writers]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian male writers]] | ||
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Suresh Bhat | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 April 1932 |
| Died | 14 March 2003 (aged 70) Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Poet, 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]
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- Roopgandha
- Ranga maazhaa vegalaa
- Elgaar
- Zanjhaavaat
- Saptaranga
- Rasvanticha Mujara
- Kaflaa
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: In Suresh Bhats ghazals, a fight against oppression". 9 November 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Popular gazal writer Suresh Bhat expires - The Times of India
- ↑ Niphadkar, Pradeep (7 February 2021). "अबोल, मिश्किल इलाही". Lokmat (in मराठी). Retrieved 27 March 2021.