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Joravarsinh Jadav
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| Born | 10 January 1940 Akru, Dhandhuka, British India |
| Occupation | Vice-chairman of Sangeet Natak Academi, Folklorist |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri (2019) |
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Sajjankunwarba
(m. 1963; Hemkunwarba
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Joravarsinh Danubhai Jadav (born 10 January 1940) is an Indian expert in folk traditions. He is known for his work with folk arts from Gujarat, India. From a young age, he was surrounded by folk culture. He later studied history and culture in Ahmedabad.
Mr. Jadav has written and edited over 90 books. These books are about folk culture, folk stories, and folk arts. He also started the Gujarat Lok Kala Foundation. This foundation helps promote folk arts and artists. In 2019, he received the Padma Shri award. This is one of India's highest civilian honors. He is also the current Vice-chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
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Early Life and Learning
Joravarsinh Jadav was born on January 10, 1940. His birthplace was Akru village, near Dhandhuka in Gujarat. He grew up in a rural area. This meant he was always around folk stories and arts. He learned a lot about these traditions as a child.
He went to primary school in his village. Later, he attended high school in Dholka. In 1961, he earned his bachelor's degree. He studied Gujarati language and History in Ahmedabad.
Mr. Jadav also had a strong interest in history. He even found old remains from the Harappan period near his village. This made him want to learn more about the past. So, in 1963, he got his master's degree. He studied Ancient Indian Culture. During these years, his love for folk literature and arts grew even more.
His Work and Contributions
After finishing his studies, Joravarsinh Jadav became a teacher. He taught Gujarati at a high school in Ahmedabad. Later, he worked at St. Xavier's College as a part-time lecturer. In 1964, he joined the Sahkar weekly magazine. He worked there as a publication officer. He retired from this role in 1998. He also edited other magazines like Gramswaraj and Jinmangal.
Mr. Jadav worked hard to make folk arts popular. He helped folk artists get noticed. He promoted them on TV and radio. In 1978, he started the Gujarat Lok Kala Foundation. This foundation helps folk artists from Gujarat and Rajasthan. It gives them chances to perform and share their art. The Foundation has helped many artists perform both in India and other countries.
His Books and Writings
By 2019, Joravarsinh Jadav had written and edited 94 books. These books cover folk literature, folk culture, and folk arts. Since 1958, his articles have appeared in many magazines and newspapers. Some of these include Buddhiprakash, Sandesh, and Gujarat Samachar.
He has written many collections of folk stories. These stories are often set in rural areas. Some of his well-known collections are Marad Kasumbal Rang Chade (1968) and Rajput Kathao (1979). He also wrote stories for children. These include Bhatigal Lokkathao (1973) and Manoranjak Kathamala (1977).
Mr. Jadav has also written reference books about folk traditions. Examples are Aapna Kasabio (1972) and Gujaratni Loksanskriti (1976). He also edited many folk literature works. These include folk songs from the Bhal region.
Awards and Honors
Joravarsinh Jadav has received several awards for his important work. In 1978, he won the Meghani Suvarna Chandrak. This was for his book Lokjivanna Moti. The Gujarat Sahitya Akademi also gave him an award for his book Loksanskritima Pashuo. His book Aapna Kasabio Volume I won first prize from the NCERT. Another book, Doshino Deekro Bayadi Lavyo, received an award from the Government of Gujarat.
In 2019, he was honored with the Padma Shri. This is the fourth highest civilian award in India. He received it for his great contributions to the field of art.
Family Life
Joravarsinh Jadav married Sajjankunwar in May 1963. They had two daughters. Sadly, his first wife passed away in an accident in 1968. He then married Hemkunwar in 1969. With Hemkunwar, he has two daughters and a son.
See also
- List of Gujarati-language writers
