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Pragya Sharma
Dr. Pragya Sharma | |
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डॉ. प्रज्ञा शर्मा | |
 Dr. Pragya Sharma | |
| Born | Pragya Sharma July 3, 1981 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Occupation | Writer, Poet, Author |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Known for | Poetry, Ghazal |
Notable work | Lockdown Ke Dauran Maut Ka Zindaginama (2021) |
| Board member of | Kavi Sammelan Samiti (Founding member) Hindustaniyat (Founder) Pragya Welfare Foundation (Founder) Kesha Foundation (Founding member) |
Dr. Pragya Sharma (born 1981) is an Indian poet, writer, and author, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is a prominent name in Hindi and Urdu literature, particularly in the world of Kavi Sammelan and Mushairas, where she has performed both nationally and internationally.[1][2][3][4][5]
Career[edit]
Dr. Sharma has recited her poetry at several national and international Kavi Sammelan and Mushairas, such as the Red Fort Kavi Sammelan, Gateway of India Republic Day Mushaira, Dubai Mushaira, and Parliament House Kavi Sammelan. Her poems have been aired on television and radio channels and published in over 20 joint poetry collections. She is the author of "Maut Ka Zindaginam" (2021), a poetry collection based on COVID-19, which has received critical acclaim.
Dr. Sharma has also delivered poetry readings for various government organizations, including the Maharashtra State Urdu Sahitya Academy and the Hindi Academy in New Delhi, on various occasions.[6]
In addition to her literary pursuits, Dr. Sharma is a founding member of Kavi Sammelan Samiti and the Founder-Director of the Pragya Welfare Foundation, where she actively participates in various social works. She currently resides in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[7]
Published books[edit]
- Gopal Das Neeraj Ki Hastlikhit Kavitayen (2019), Prabhat Publications
- Lockdown Ke Dauran Maut Ka Zindaginama (2021), Rekhta Books
- Compositions included in more than 20 poetry anthologies
Awards and recognition[edit]
Dr. Pragya Sharma has been honored for her excellent contributions to literature by several prestigious organizations such as the Rotary Club, Lions Club, Bihari Connect London, and Vishwa Hindi Academy.
Dr. Pragya Sharma was honored with the Uttar Kala Shree Award in 2023, jointly presented by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and Abhiyan. She was also recognized with the prestigious Uttar Sahitya Shree Award at the 35th Lok Mahotsav in Mumbai in 2023, presented by Abhiyan in collaboration with the Tourism Department of the Uttar Pradesh Government on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day.[8]
On the occasion of International Women's Day 2023, she was given Nari Samman Puraskar (Award) by the Alankar Creation Public Charitable Trust & Nari Sashaktikaran Sanstha, and the award was presented by Amit Satam, a Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
She was honored with the Hindi Seva Samman by Vishwa Hindi Academi, Mumbai for her contribution to Hindi literature in March 2023.[9][10]
References[edit]
- ↑ "लेखन ने मेरे अनगढ़ व्यक्तित्व को भी सँवारा है : डॉ प्रज्ञा शर्मा" (in Hindi). Dainik Bhaskar. 16 December 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "कविता लिखना और कविता को जीना, दोनों दो अलग- अलग बातें हैं" (in Hindi). Desh Ki Upasna. 29 December 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "शायरा प्रज्ञा शर्मा के कलाम से समां ही नहीं समुन्द्र भी बंध गया" (in Hindi). Punarvas Online. 1 February 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "डॉ. प्रज्ञा शर्मा ने कहा, जिन्हें जुनून हो लहरों से जंग करने का, समुंदरों में वहीं रास्ता बनाते हैं" (in Hindi). First India News. 30 January 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Dr. Pragya Sharma Shares Insights On Upanishads And Persian Literature At Mumbai University". UP 18 News. 1 March 2023.
- ↑ "डॉ. प्रज्ञा शर्मा' ने कहा…."जिन्हें जुनून हो लहरों से जंग करने का, समुंदरों में वही रास्ता बनाते हैं" (in Hindi). Sangri Times. 2 February 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "प्रज्ञा शर्मा बनाम एक स्वनिर्मित व्यक्तित्व" (in Hindi). चौथी दुनिया. 21 July 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "प्रज्ञा शर्मा को मिला उत्तर साहित्य श्री सम्मान" (in Hindi). Rashtrawadi News. January 23, 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "लेखिका डॉ. प्रज्ञा शर्मा को मिला हिंदी सेवा सम्मान" (in Hindi). Rashtrawadi News. March 24, 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "प्रज्ञा शर्मा को मिला हिंदी सेवा सम्मान" (in Hindi). Punarvas. March 11, 2023.
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