Dharamvir Bharati facts for kids
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Dr. Dharamvir Bharati
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| Born | 25 December 1926 Allahabad, United Provinces, British India |
| Died | 4 September 1997 (aged 70) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Writer (essayist, novelist, poet) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | M.A. Hindi, PhD |
| Alma mater | Allahabad University |
| Notable works | Gunahon Ka Devta (1949, novel) Suraj ka Satwan Ghoda (1952, novel) Andha Yug (1953, play) |
| Notable awards | 1972: Padmashree 1984: Valley Turmeric Best Journalism Award 1988: Best Playwright Maharana Mewar Foundation Award 1989: Sangeet Natak Akademi Rajendra Prasad Shikhar Samman Bharat Bharati Samman 1994: Maharashtra Gaurav Kaudiya Nyas Vyasa Samman |
| Spouse | Kanta Bharti (married 1954) (first wife), Pushpa Bharti (second. wife) |
| Children | daughter Parmita (first wife); son Kinshuk Bharati and a daughter Pragya Bharati (second wife) |
Dharamvir Bharati (born December 25, 1926 – died September 4, 1997) was a very famous Indian writer. He was a talented poet, author, and playwright who wrote in Hindi. He was also a deep thinker about society. For many years, from 1960 to 1987, he was the main editor of a popular Hindi weekly magazine called Dharmayug.
Bharati received the Padma Shree award in 1972 from the Indian government for his amazing work in literature. His novel Gunaho Ka Devta became a classic, meaning it's a book that people love and read for a long time. Another one of his novels, Suraj ka Satwan Ghoda, was special because of its unique way of telling stories. It was even made into a movie in 1992 by Shyam Benegal.
His play Andha Yug is a classic that is often performed by drama groups. It tells a powerful story set right after the great Mahabharata war. In 1988, he also won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his plays, which is a big honor for artists in India.
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Early Life and Education
Dharamvir Bharati was born on December 25, 1926, in Allahabad, India. His family faced money problems after his father passed away when he was young. He had one sister, Dr. Veerbala.
He studied Hindi at Allahabad University and earned his Master's degree in 1946. He was very good at his studies and won an award for getting the highest marks in Hindi.
Starting His Career
While studying, Dharamvir Bharati worked as a sub-editor for magazines like Abhyudaya and Sangam. Later, in 1954, he completed his PhD. His research was about "Siddha Sahitya," which is a type of old literature. After getting his PhD, he became a lecturer in Hindi at Allahabad University.
The 1950s were a very creative time for Bharati. He wrote many novels, plays, poems, and essays during these years.
Journalism in Mumbai
In 1960, Bharati moved to Mumbai (then called Bombay) to become the chief editor of the popular Hindi weekly magazine Dharmayug. This magazine was published by the Times Group. He stayed as the editor of Dharmayug until 1987.
During his time as editor, Dharmayug became the most popular Hindi weekly magazine in India. It reached new heights in Hindi journalism. As a reporter, Bharati even covered the war between India and Pakistan that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
Personal Life
Dr. Bharati got married in 1954. He had a daughter named Parmita with his first wife, Kanta Bharati. Later, he remarried and had a son, Kinshuk Bharati, and another daughter, Pragya Bharati, with his second wife, Pushpa Bharati.
Dharamvir Bharati had heart problems and sadly passed away in 1997 after a short illness.
Famous Works
Dharamvir Bharati wrote many different kinds of books, from novels to poems and plays.
Novels
- Gunaho Ka Devta (1949): This novel became a classic and is still loved by many readers.
- Suraj ka Satwan Ghoda (1952): This short novel is special because it tells several connected stories. It's like a main character, Manik Mulla, shares different tales with his friends. The title refers to Hindu mythology, where the Sun-God Surya's chariot is pulled by seven horses, just like there are seven days in a week. This book was made into a movie in 1992.
- Gyarah sapno ka desh (The Land of Eleven Dreams)
- Prarambh va Samapan (Beginning and End)
Poetry
Some of his most popular poetry works include:
- Kanupriya
- Thanda Loha (Cold Iron)
- Saat Geet Varsh (Seven Song Years)
- Sapana Abhi Bhi (Still a Dream)
- Toota Pahiya (Broken Wheel): This poem tells a story about how a broken wheel helped the character Abhimanyu in the Mahabharata war.
Play in Poetry
- Andha Yug (The Age of Blindness): This is a powerful play written in poetic form. It is based on the events that happened on the last day of the great Mahabharata war. Many famous Indian theater directors have staged this play.
Story Collections
Bharati also wrote several collections of short stories, including:
- Drow Ka gaon
- Swarg aur Prathvhi (Heaven and Earth)
- Chand aur Tute hue Log (The Moon and Broken People)
- Band gali Ka Aakhkri Makaan (The Last House on the Dead End Street)
Essays
His essays often explored important ideas and human values. Some of his well-known essay collections are:
- Thele par Himalayas (Himalayas on a Cart)
- The river was thirsty
- Neel Lake (Blue Lake)
- Human values and literature
Awards and Honors
Dharamvir Bharati received many important awards for his contributions to literature and journalism:
- Padma Shri by the Government of India, 1972
- Rajendra Prasad Shikhar Samman
- Bharat Bharati Samman
- Maharashtra Gaurav, 1994
- Vyasa Samman
- Valley Turmeric Best Journalism Award, 1984
- Best Playwright Maharana Mewar Foundation Award, 1988
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, 1989
Translations
His famous play Andha Yug has been translated into English by Alok Bhalla. It was published by Oxford University Press.
