Uttam Kamble

Uttam Kamble
Uttam Kamble
Born	31 May 1956 (age 67); Shirguppi, Chikkodi, Belagum, Karnataka, India
Alma mater	Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Occupation	Journalist, writer, poet

Uttam Kamble (Marathi: उत्तम कांबळे) is an Indian journalist who has been the Chief Editor of Sakal Media Group. He is a post-modern author, with around 63 published books.^[1] He has been in journalism for more than three decades. He is best known for his oratory, poetry and his writings for the oppressed and deprived class. He has also been the President of the 84th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan,^[2] single largest literary meet surviving great tradition in Marathi. He also inaugurated the 16th Kamgar Sahitya Sammelan (February 2011) in Satara district of Maharashtra which was presided over by Ramdas Phutane.

Early life[edit]

Uttam Kamble was born 31 May 1956 into poverty in rural area of Chikkodi Taluka in Belagum district of Karnataka. This geographic area has a mixed population of Kannada and Marathi-speaking communities. He experienced hardship during his childhood. His mother was an illiterate land laborer. Young Uttam used to help her in this work during his childhood. He is the first literate person from his family. In his youth, he worked as a compounder, construction work, salesman, paper-boy, and others, while continuing his education.

Career[edit]

Uttam Kamble graduated from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) degree. After graduation, he joined a small daily named Samaj (Marathi: समाज) in 1979. Soon he joined the Sakal Group in 1982 and remained with the group for the rest of his career.

Positions held in Sakal Group[edit]

Uttam Kamble was with Sakal Media Group for three decades. His career path is as follows:

Reporter, Sakal, Kolhapur: 1982
Sub-Editor: 1 April 1983
Senior Sub-Editor: 1 July 1987
News Editor, Sakal, Nashik: 29 August 1989
Executive Editor, Sakal, Nashik: 21 July 1992
Editor, Sakal, Nashik: 1 May 1994
Editor, Sakal News Network: 16 Aug 2005
Chief Editor, Sakal Media Group: 10 May 2009
Editor – Director, Sakal Media Group: 1 August 2012 to 31 May 2016

Awards[edit]

Uttam Kamble awards for his journalistic works include:

Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh's Award for best feature writing.
Dr. N. B. Parulekar Award for writing on social problems.
DARPAN Award (Jan.1993)
AGARKAR Award for analysis of religion, customs and superstitions in society. (Sep 1995)
Prakashsheth Shah Award, Sinner Taluka Journalist Organization
DIN BANDHU Award
JANARDAN MAWADE Award, Mahad
Dalit Consciousness Award, Bhalerao Foundation, Jalgaon (Feb 2005)
Samata Award, Mahatma Phule Samata Parishad (Nov 2005)
Bavatu-Sabba-Mangalam Sanstha, Mumbai, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Award.
Maharashtra Patrakar Sangh, Ratnagiri, Sampadak Bhushan Award
Daya Pawar Pratishthan, Daya Pawar literary Award
Lokjagar Award, Pune (Jan-2008)
Chandrabhagatiri Award, Jaisingpur (Jan.2008)
Prathistha Foundation Award, Sangli
Navaratna Award, Sahyadri Channel (April-2008)
Prabhodhan Mitra Award, Nashik (May 2009)
Indira Gandhi Award (May 2009)
Maharashtra Gaurav Award, IITF, Mumbai (Aug.2009)
Deen Mitrakar Mukundrao Patil Ptrakarita Award, Ahmadnagar (Dec 2009)
Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Lokpatrakarita Award, Nagpur (Dec 2009)
Ashadeep Award, Panvel (March 2010)
Vocational Award, Rotary Club for Literary Writing, Pune(Mar-2010)

Books[edit]

He has written several award-winning books.

Novels[edit]

SHRADDHA (Marathi: श्राद्ध ): Posthumous Rituals (Three Editions) (1st edition 24 March 1986)
ASWASTHA NAYAK (Marathi: अस्वस्थ नायक): Anguished Hero (1st edition 26 January 2000)
PANNAS TAKKYANCHI THAS THAS MARATHI (July 2014)
SHEVTUN AALA MAANUS (2015)
BUDDHACHA RAHAAT (Three Editions) (2015)
MIRAVNUK (2016)
Koytyawarcha Kok (Two Editions)
WAT TUDAVTANA (6th editions:25 July 2011)

Collections of short stories[edit]

Rang Mansanche (Marathi: रंग माणसांचे): (Colors of Human Beings) (1995)
Katha Mansanchya (Marathi: कथा माणसांच्या): (Stories of Human Beings) (2001)
Kavale Ani Manase (Marathi: कावळे आणि माणसे): (Crows and Humans) (1998)
Na Disnari Ladhai(Marathi: न दिसणारी लढाई): (The Unseen Battle) (2008)
Paratya (Marathi: परत्या): (The Returnee) (2010)
Pardhyachi Gaay (2018)

Feature writing[edit]

Thodasa Vegal (Marathi: थोडंसं वेगळं): Little Different(2002)
Kumbhamelyat Bhairu(Marathi: कुंभमेळ्यात भैरू): A Wanderer in Kumbhamela (2003)
Nivadnukit Bhairu : (Marathi: निवडणुकीत भैरू): A Wanderer in Election (2004)
Tirangyatun Gela Baap (Two Editions, 2010)
Firasti (Two Editions, 2012)
Jagnyachya Jaltya Waata (2014)
Akhand Ghaalmel (2014)
Paavlatun Bante Vaat (2015)
Sangharsh Jyacha Tyacha (2015)
Shwas Aani Bhaas (2016)
Ujed Andharacha Abhaal (2016)
Ek Pokli Astech (2015)
Vedyanchi Sharyat (2017)
Kaljyat Ghavtoy Sasa (2017)
Aagami Bhegadlele Anubhav

Research based publication[edit]

DEVDASI AANI NAGNAPOOJA (Devdasi & Nude Worship): 5 Editions. A research book that gives an exact picture of the Devdasi tradition. Devdasi means a girl or a boy, dedicated to the service of a God or Goddess. This tradition still exists in Southern India and a major part of North India^{[citation needed]}. The book details the nude worship in Chadragutti village in Karnataka, its origin, various aspects, and its impact on society.
BHATKYANCHE LAGNA (Marriage System in Nomadic Tribes): Four Editions. This is a research book based on the marriage system in scheduled tribes. The concept of marriage, its social, economical, and religious nature, and ethical background is narrated in this book. This book is very useful for researchers of sociology and culture studies.
Kumbhamela Sadhuancha ki Sandhisadhuncha (Kumbhamela of Sadhus or Opportunists) (1991) ( 2 Editions)
Anishta Pratha, (Weird Customs) (1991) (3 Editions)
Vamandadanchya Gitatil Bhimdarshan (Bhimrao Ambedkar in Poet & Mass Singer/Performer Wamandada Kardak's Songs) (2004)
Shetkaryanchya Aatmahatya - Ek Shodh (2006)
Asvasth Shatkaatil Maangav Parishad (Two Editions, 2020)
Aaj Kaalche Prashna

Collection of poems[edit]

Jagatikikarnat Majhi Kavita (Marathi: जागतिकीकरणात माझी कविता)(My Poetry in Globalization) (2006)
Nashik Tu EK Sunder Kavita (Nashik You Are A Beautiful Poem) (2008)
KINARYAWARCHA KALPURUSH
PACHVYA BOTAWAR SATYA

Collection of editorials[edit]

Gaja Aadchya Kavita (Poems of Prisoners) (2002)
Jhot-Samajik Nyayavar (Focus on Social Justice) (2006)
Pratha Ashi Nyari (Such Bizarre Customs) (1991)
Raosaheb Kasbe Yanche Krantikari Chintan(Revolutionary Thoughts of Raosaheb Kasbe) (2006)
Shetakaryanchya Atmahatya – Ek Shodh (Farmer's Suicides – Research) (2006)
Jagtikikarnatil Marathi Kavita (Marathi Poetry on Globalization) (2010)
Jagatikikarnatil Aarishte, (Hazards of Globalization

References[edit]

↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 13 March 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
↑ "Journalist Uttam Kamble new welcoming-president of Sammelan: Patil – News Oneindia". News.oneindia.in. 14 October 2007. Retrieved 12 October 2013.

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[1] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 13 March 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[2] "Journalist Uttam Kamble new welcoming-president of Sammelan: Patil – News Oneindia". News.oneindia.in. 14 October 2007. Retrieved 12 October 2013.

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