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Considered, a part of the league of Hindi writers, like [[Mohan Rakesh]], [[Nirmal Verma]] and [[Bhisham Sahni]], who left the old pre-independence, literary preoccupations and presented the new sensibilities, that reflected new moorings of a post-independence India, thus launching, the Hindi literature's 'Nayi Kahani' (New Story) movement in the 1950s, <ref name=Kamal>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1502404.cms Kamleshwar..] The Times of India, 29 Jan 2007.</ref>, he was awarded the 2003 [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] for his cult Hindi novel, 'Kitne Pakistan', and also the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 2005. |
Considered, a part of the league of Hindi writers, like [[Mohan Rakesh]], [[Nirmal Verma]] and [[Bhisham Sahni]], who left the old pre-independence, literary preoccupations and presented the new sensibilities, that reflected new moorings of a post-independence India, thus launching, the Hindi literature's 'Nayi Kahani' (New Story) movement in the 1950s, <ref name=Kamal>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1502404.cms Kamleshwar..] The Times of India, 29 Jan 2007.</ref>, he was awarded the 2003 [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] for his cult Hindi novel, 'Kitne Pakistan', and also the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 2005. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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===Early life and education=== |
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'''Kamleshwar Prasad Saxena'''<ref>[http://www.mapsofindia.com/who-is-who/literature/kamleshwar.html Authors > Kamleshwar] Authors at mapsofindia.</ref> was born in the [[Mainpuri district]] <ref name=abhi>[http://www.abhivyakti-hindi.org/lekhak/k/kamleshwar.htm Kamleshwar] Writer Profile at abhivyakti-hindi.</ref> of [[Uttar Pradesh]] [[States and territories of India|state]], [[India]]. Later he completed his education with M.A. in Hindi from [[Allahabad University]] and there after started his literary career from Allahabad itself. |
'''Kamleshwar Prasad Saxena'''<ref>[http://www.mapsofindia.com/who-is-who/literature/kamleshwar.html Authors > Kamleshwar] Authors at mapsofindia.</ref> was born in the [[Mainpuri district]] <ref name=abhi>[http://www.abhivyakti-hindi.org/lekhak/k/kamleshwar.htm Kamleshwar] Writer Profile at abhivyakti-hindi.</ref> of [[Uttar Pradesh]] [[States and territories of India|state]], [[India]]. Later he completed his education with M.A. in Hindi from [[Allahabad University]] and there after started his literary career from Allahabad itself. |
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===Career=== |
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His first story was published in 1948, and by 1954 he had become the editor of Vihan', literary magazine, this was followed by editorship of many Hindi magazines, like 'Nayi Kahaniyan' (1963-66), 'Sarika' (1967-78), 'Katha Yatra' (1978-79), 'Ganga' (1984-88) and weeklies, 'lngit' (1961-63) and 'Shree Varsha' (1979-80), besides this, he also remained the editor of Hindi dailies, '[[Dainik Jagaran]]' (1990-1992), and '[[Dainik Bhaskar]]' (1996-2002) <ref name=abhi/>, and helped revive the Hindi magazine, 'Sarika', as its editor by bringing focus on new and emerging voices of modern India, an effort which reflected his encouragement to Marathi Dalit writers and Bohra Muslim litterateurs, thus opening new vistas for Hindi readers. |
His first story was published in 1948, and by 1954 he had become the editor of Vihan', literary magazine, this was followed by editorship of many Hindi magazines, like 'Nayi Kahaniyan' (1963-66), 'Sarika' (1967-78), 'Katha Yatra' (1978-79), 'Ganga' (1984-88) and weeklies, 'lngit' (1961-63) and 'Shree Varsha' (1979-80), besides this, he also remained the editor of Hindi dailies, '[[Dainik Jagaran]]' (1990-1992), and '[[Dainik Bhaskar]]' (1996-2002) <ref name=abhi/>, and helped revive the Hindi magazine, 'Sarika', as its editor by bringing focus on new and emerging voices of modern India, an effort which reflected his encouragement to Marathi Dalit writers and Bohra Muslim litterateurs, thus opening new vistas for Hindi readers. |
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Kamleshwar became famous for his short stories, and some other works, which depicted the contemporary life in a vivid style of presentation. In his prolific career, he published over ten collections of short stories, ten novels including acclaimed ones like Ek Sadak Sattawan Galiyan, Laute Huye Musajir, Kaali Aandhi, Aaagami Ateet, Registan and |
Kamleshwar became famous for his short stories, and some other works, which depicted the contemporary life in a vivid style of presentation. In his prolific career, he published over ten collections of short stories, ten novels including acclaimed ones like Ek Sadak Sattawan Galiyan, Laute Huye Musajir, Kaali Aandhi, Aaagami Ateet, Registan and Kitne Pakistan and 35 other works in different genres like literary criticism, travelogue, memoirs, and socio-cultural commentary <ref>[http://www.indiapicks.com/Literature/Sahitya_Academy/Hindi/Hindi-2003.htm Satiya Akademi Citation] Sahitya Academy Award - 2003 - Hindi.</ref>. |
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In the 80s, he switched to television and became the 'Additional Director General' of [[Doordarshan]], India's national television channel, (1980-82). He wrote stories in ten TV serials including, Darpan, Ek Kahani, Chandrakanta, Yug <ref>[http://www.indiaclub.com/shop/AuthorSelect.asp?Author=Kamleshwar Indiaclub.com Collection] Kamaleshwar Profile.</ref>, hosted a popular talk show on [[Doordarshan]], 'Parikrama' and produced and directed several TV Programes and investigative documentaries on social and political issues for [[Doordarshan]] <ref name=LIB>[http://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/kamleshwar.html Kamleshwar Profile] Library of Congress, New Delhi Office.</ref>. |
In the 80s, he switched to television and became the 'Additional Director General' of [[Doordarshan]], India's national television channel, (1980-82). He wrote stories in ten TV serials including, Darpan, Ek Kahani, Chandrakanta, Yug <ref>[http://www.indiaclub.com/shop/AuthorSelect.asp?Author=Kamleshwar Indiaclub.com Collection] Kamaleshwar Profile.</ref>, hosted a popular talk show on [[Doordarshan]], 'Parikrama' and produced and directed several TV Programes and investigative documentaries on social and political issues for [[Doordarshan]] <ref name=LIB>[http://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/kamleshwar.html Kamleshwar Profile] Library of Congress, New Delhi Office.</ref>. |
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He had written stories in movies like [[Gulzar]]'s [[Aandhi]], [[Mausam]] etc. |
He had written stories in movies like [[Gulzar]]'s [[Aandhi]], [[Mausam]] etc. |
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He was awarded the 2003 [[Sahitya Akademi Award]], for his novel based on the Partition of India in 1947, 'Kitne Pakistan' (How Many |
He was awarded the 2003 [[Sahitya Akademi Award]], for his novel based on the Partition of India in 1947, 'Kitne Pakistan' (How Many Pakistans), which explored the way, nations fracture, through an allegorical court trial, wherein historical and political figures are present as witnesses <ref>[http://www.sahitya-akademi.org/sahitya-akademi/awa10301.htm Sahitya Akademi Awards 1955-2005, Official listings]2003, Kitne Pakistan (Novel). </ref>, and the ''[[Padma Bhushan]]'' in [[2005]]. |
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He died, on [[January 27]] [[2007]] at [[Faridabad]] <ref>[http://musicmazaa.com/hindi/news/fullstory/1496/Writer+Kamleshwar+is+no+more.html Writer Kamleshwar..] musicmazaa, January 29, 2007.</ref> folllowing a heart attack, after being in poor health for several years. |
He died, on [[January 27]] [[2007]] at [[Faridabad]] <ref>[http://musicmazaa.com/hindi/news/fullstory/1496/Writer+Kamleshwar+is+no+more.html Writer Kamleshwar..] musicmazaa, January 29, 2007.</ref> folllowing a heart attack, after being in poor health for several years. |
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Kamleshwar | |
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| Born | Kamleshwar Prasad Saxena |
| Occupation(s) | story writer, screenwriter, critic, essayist |
| Years active | 1954-2006 |
| Awards | 2003: Sahitya Akademi Award 2005: Padma Bhushan |
Kamleshwar (कमलेश्वर) (January 6 1932 - January 27 2007), was a prominent Hindi writer of the 20th century, and a script and and dialogue writer in Hindi films and television. He most famous works, have been films like Aandhi, Mausam. Chhoti Si Baat and Rang Birangi.
Considered, a part of the league of Hindi writers, like Mohan Rakesh, Nirmal Verma and Bhisham Sahni, who left the old pre-independence, literary preoccupations and presented the new sensibilities, that reflected new moorings of a post-independence India, thus launching, the Hindi literature's 'Nayi Kahani' (New Story) movement in the 1950s, [1], he was awarded the 2003 Sahitya Akademi Award for his cult Hindi novel, 'Kitne Pakistan', and also the Padma Bhushan in 2005.
Biography
Early life and education
Kamleshwar Prasad Saxena[2] was born in the Mainpuri district [3] of Uttar Pradesh state, India. Later he completed his education with M.A. in Hindi from Allahabad University and there after started his literary career from Allahabad itself.
Career
His first story was published in 1948, and by 1954 he had become the editor of Vihan', literary magazine, this was followed by editorship of many Hindi magazines, like 'Nayi Kahaniyan' (1963-66), 'Sarika' (1967-78), 'Katha Yatra' (1978-79), 'Ganga' (1984-88) and weeklies, 'lngit' (1961-63) and 'Shree Varsha' (1979-80), besides this, he also remained the editor of Hindi dailies, 'Dainik Jagaran' (1990-1992), and 'Dainik Bhaskar' (1996-2002) [3], and helped revive the Hindi magazine, 'Sarika', as its editor by bringing focus on new and emerging voices of modern India, an effort which reflected his encouragement to Marathi Dalit writers and Bohra Muslim litterateurs, thus opening new vistas for Hindi readers.
Kamleshwar became famous for his short stories, and some other works, which depicted the contemporary life in a vivid style of presentation. In his prolific career, he published over ten collections of short stories, ten novels including acclaimed ones like Ek Sadak Sattawan Galiyan, Laute Huye Musajir, Kaali Aandhi, Aaagami Ateet, Registan and Kitne Pakistan and 35 other works in different genres like literary criticism, travelogue, memoirs, and socio-cultural commentary [4].
In the 80s, he switched to television and became the 'Additional Director General' of Doordarshan, India's national television channel, (1980-82). He wrote stories in ten TV serials including, Darpan, Ek Kahani, Chandrakanta, Yug [5], hosted a popular talk show on Doordarshan, 'Parikrama' and produced and directed several TV Programes and investigative documentaries on social and political issues for Doordarshan [6].
He had written stories in movies like Gulzar's Aandhi, Mausam etc.
He was awarded the 2003 Sahitya Akademi Award, for his novel based on the Partition of India in 1947, 'Kitne Pakistan' (How Many Pakistans), which explored the way, nations fracture, through an allegorical court trial, wherein historical and political figures are present as witnesses [7], and the Padma Bhushan in 2005.
He died, on January 27 2007 at Faridabad [8] folllowing a heart attack, after being in poor health for several years.
A collection of his short stories in English translation, "Not Flowers of Henna", was released in 2007 [9].
Bibliography
- Partitions. (Translation), Penguin Books, 2006. ISBN 0-14-400099-7. [1]
References
- ^ Kamleshwar.. The Times of India, 29 Jan 2007.
- ^ Authors > Kamleshwar Authors at mapsofindia.
- ^ a b Kamleshwar Writer Profile at abhivyakti-hindi.
- ^ Satiya Akademi Citation Sahitya Academy Award - 2003 - Hindi.
- ^ Indiaclub.com Collection Kamaleshwar Profile.
- ^ Kamleshwar Profile Library of Congress, New Delhi Office.
- ^ Sahitya Akademi Awards 1955-2005, Official listings2003, Kitne Pakistan (Novel).
- ^ Writer Kamleshwar.. musicmazaa, January 29, 2007.
- ^ Katha Book Release The Hindu, Mar 26, 2007.
External links
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- Kamleshwar - An honourable man - a tribute
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