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{{ | {{Short description|Indian poet & writer}} | ||
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| image | | image = ShantaShelke.jpg | ||
| birth_date | | birth_name = Shanta Shelke | ||
| death_date | | birth_date = 12 October 1922 | ||
| birth_place = [[Indapur]], [[Bombay Presidency|Bombay Presidency, British India]] | |||
| death_date = 6 June 2002 | |||
| death_place = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra|Maharashtra, India]] | |||
| occupation = [[Poet]], [[Writer]] | |||
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'''Shanta Janardan Shelke''' | '''Shanta Janardan Shelke''' (12 October 1922 – 6 June 2002) was an Indian poet and writer in the [[Marathi language]]. She was also a noted journalist and academic. Her work included song compositions, stories, translations, and children's literature. She presided over many literary gatherings. Some of her compositions were noted either as stand-alone poetic works or as songs sung | ||
Some of her compositions were noted either as stand-alone poetic works or as songs sung | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
''Shanta Shelke'' was born in [[Indapur]], [[Pune]]. She completed her primary education in Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya, Rajgurunagar and high school education from [[Huzurpaga]] (HHCP High School), Pune. She did her graduation in [[Pune]]'s [[Sir Parshurambhau College|S. P. College]] | ''Shanta Shelke'' was born in [[Indapur]], [[Pune]]. She completed her primary education in Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya, Rajgurunagar and high school education from [[Huzurpaga]] (HHCP High School), Pune. She did her graduation in [[Pune]]'s [[Sir Parshurambhau College|S. P. College]]. She completed her M.A. in [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and [[Sanskrit]] and stood first in [[Bombay University]]. During this time, she also won the ''Na. Chi. Kelkar'' and Chiplunkar awards.{{fact|date=June 2023}} | ||
She spent 5 years working as assistant editor of the weekly ''Navyug'' run by [[Acharya Atre]]. She then moved to Nagpur to work as a professor of Marathi in [[Hislop College]], [[Nagpur]]. She retired after long service from Maharshi Dayanand College, | She spent 5 years working as assistant editor of the weekly ''Navyug'' run by [[Acharya Atre]]. She then moved to Nagpur to work as a professor of Marathi in [[Hislop College]], [[Nagpur]]. She retired after long service from Maharshi Dayanand College, (Parel, Mumbai) and settled in [[Pune]].{{fact|date=June 2023}} | ||
During her working career in Mumbai, she also served in | During her working career in Mumbai, she also served in | ||
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==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Shanta Shelke died of cancer on 6 June 2002 | Shanta Shelke died of cancer on 6 June 2002. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051226121840/http://marathiworld.com/sahitya/sahitik/shantabai.htm Marathiworld.com – Shirmati Shanta Shelke] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20051226121840/http://marathiworld.com/sahitya/sahitik/shantabai.htm Marathiworld.com – Shirmati Shanta Shelke] | ||
*[http://www.screenindia.com/20020802/rmara.html Screen – Marathi cinema loses a creative songwriter] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927221433/http://www.screenindia.com/20020802/rmara.html Screen – Marathi cinema loses a creative songwriter] | ||
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[[Category:2002 deaths]] | [[Category:2002 deaths]] | ||
[[Category:Marathi-language writers]] | [[Category:Marathi-language writers]] | ||
[[Category:Writers from Pune]] | [[Category:Writers from Pune]] | ||
[[Category:Sanskrit–English translators]] | [[Category:Sanskrit–English translators]] | ||
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[[Category:Women writers from Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Women writers from Maharashtra]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Indian translators]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian translators]] | ||
[[Category:Presidents of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan]] | [[Category:Presidents of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Indian women poets]] | |||
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| Born | Shanta Shelke 12 October 1922 |
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Shanta Janardan Shelke (12 October 1922 – 6 June 2002) was an Indian poet and writer in the Marathi language. She was also a noted journalist and academic. Her work included song compositions, stories, translations, and children's literature. She presided over many literary gatherings. Some of her compositions were noted either as stand-alone poetic works or as songs sung
Background[edit | edit source]
Shanta Shelke was born in Indapur, Pune. She completed her primary education in Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya, Rajgurunagar and high school education from Huzurpaga (HHCP High School), Pune. She did her graduation in Pune's S. P. College. She completed her M.A. in Marathi and Sanskrit and stood first in Bombay University. During this time, she also won the Na. Chi. Kelkar and Chiplunkar awards.[citation needed]
She spent 5 years working as assistant editor of the weekly Navyug run by Acharya Atre. She then moved to Nagpur to work as a professor of Marathi in Hislop College, Nagpur. She retired after long service from Maharshi Dayanand College, (Parel, Mumbai) and settled in Pune.[citation needed]
During her working career in Mumbai, she also served in
- The Film Censor board
- The Theatre examination board
- The Govt. book award
Shanta Shelke's work[edit | edit source]
Shanta Shelke contributed to Marathi literature in the form of poems, stories, novels, character sketches, interviews, critiques, and introductions. She also helped translate English cinema and wrote for newspaper columns.
Newspaper columns[edit | edit source]
Some of her newspaper columns were later converted into books.
- Ek pani (एक पानी)
- Translation: Single pager
- Madarangi (मदरंगी)
- Janta Ajanata (जाणता अजाणता)
- Translation: Knowing Unknowingly
Lalit Literature[edit | edit source]
- Anandache Jhad (आनंदाचे झाड)
- Translation: The tree of happiness
- Pavsaadhicha Paus (पावसा आधीचा पाऊस)
- Translation:The rain before the rains
- Sansmarane (संस्मरणे)
- Translation:Memories
- DhoolPati (धूळपाटी) – an introspective autobiography.
- Avad Nivad (आवड निवड)
- Translation: Likes dislikes
- Vadildhari Manase (वडीलधारी माणसे) – a collection of character sketches.
- Translation: Father figures
Novels[edit | edit source]
- Odh (ओढ)
- Dharma (धर्म)
- Punarjanma (पुनर्जन्म)
- Chikkhaldrayancha Mantrik (चिखलदऱ्यांचा मांत्रिक)
- Nararakshas (नरराक्षस)
- Bhishanchaya (भीषण छाया)
- Majha Khel Mandu De (माझा खेळ मांडू दे)
- Vijhti Jyot (विझती ज्योत)
Poetical and song collections[edit | edit source]
Though children's literature was her favourite subject, she gained popularity as a poet and music composer.
- Varsha (वर्षा)
- Gondan (गोंदण)
- Rupasi (रूपसी)
- Janmajanhavi (जन्मजाह्नवी)
- Kalyanche divas fulanchya rati (कळ्यांचे दिवस फ़ुलांच्या राती)
- Toch Chandrama (तोच चन्द्रमा)
- Purvasandhya (पूर्वसंध्या)
- Ityartha (इत्यर्थ)
Songs[edit | edit source]
Apart from her contributions to Marathi literature, Shanta Shelke was equally famous for writing lyrics for Marathi songs. She penned songs for more than 300 films.
She wrote her first song for the film Ram Ram Pavna (राम राम पाव्हणं) in 1950. Her initial songs captured the imagination of her audience and made her a household name:
- Reshmachya Reghanni (रेशमाच्या रेघांनी) – a Marathi Laavani.(sung by Asha Bhosale)
- Je ved majala lagale (ज़े वेड मज़ला लागले)
- Pavner Ga Mayela Karoo (पावनेर ग मायेला करू)
Some of her memorable creations are:
- Sung by Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki
- Kaanta Rute Kunala ( a Marathi "Ghazal")
Music composer Kaushal Inamdar composed an entire album of her songs called 'Shubhra Kalya Moothbhar' when Shanta Shelke was elected President of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in 1996. The songs in the CD were:
1) Kalyanche Divas Phulanchya Raati – Sung by Bhagyashree Mule
2) Aaj Avelich Kashi Saanj Zhaali – Sung by Pt. Satyasheel Deshpande
3) Mala Vatate Ga Nava Janma Gheu – Sung by Shobha Joshi
4) Sampale Swapna Te Shodhisi Ka Punha – Sung by Ajit Parab
5) Gharaparatichya Vaatevarati – Sung by Sadhana Sargam
6) Shubhra Kalya Moothbhar – Sung by Shobha Joshi
7) Ranparya – Sung by Pratibha Damle, Shilpa Pai & Suchitra Inamdar
8) Kahi Bolalis Ka – Sung by Rishikesh Kamerkar & Ranjana Jogalekar
9) Disato Tula Ka Sajani – Sung by Pt. Satyasheel Deshpande
10) Vilaya Jag He Jaail Saare – Sung by Ajit Parab & Pratibha Damle
11) Deenanatha Dayasagara – Sung by Omkar Dadarkar
Translations[edit | edit source]
She translated the following works:
- Japanese haiku to produce Panyavarchya Paklya (पाण्यावरच्या पाकळ्या).
- The Sanskrit work by poet Kalidasa Meghdoot into Marathi.
- A Novel by Virendra Bhattachrya's Novel into Lokanche Rajya (लोकांचे राज्य)
- A Novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott into Chaughijani (चौघीजणी)
Awards and recognitions[edit | edit source]
- Soor Singaar award for her song Mage Ubha Mangesh (मागे उभा मंगेश, पुढे उभा मंगेश)
- Govt. of India award of excellent for song-writing for her cinema Bhujang (भुजंग)
- Ga Di Madgulkar award in 1996.
- Yashvantrao Chawan Pratishan Award in 2001, for her contribution to Marathi literature.
Death[edit | edit source]
Shanta Shelke died of cancer on 6 June 2002.