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Mehul Surti
Mehul Surti (born 16 November 1977) in an Indian music composer and singer from Surat, Gujarat, India, known for his work in Gujarati cinema and Gujarati theatre. He has composed music for several successful Gujarati films including ''Kevi Rite Jaish'' (2012), ''Vitamin She'' (2017), ''Montu Ni Bittu'' (2019), ''Short Circuit (2019 film), Short Circuit'' (2019), ''Hellaro'' (2019) , ''21mu Tiffin'' (2021), ''Kamthaan'' (2024), and ''Kasoombo'' (2024). Early life He was born on 16 November 1977 to Dhansukhlal Surti, a doctor, and Manjulaben Surti, a teacher. After his school education, he tried getting a diploma in Mechanical Engineering, which he did not complete. He is trained in the musical traditions of Kirana gharana and Mewati gharana. Career He started his career as a music director at the age of 22 by composing songs for the 1999 Gujarati film ''Narmada Tara Vahi Jata Pani'', directed by Kirit Panwalla. He later composed music for several Gujarati films including ''Kevi R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gujarat Literature Festival
The Gujarat Literature Festival (abbreviated as GLF), also known as ''Gujarati Sahitya Mahotsav'', is a literary festival which takes place annually in the Indian city Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The festival is held generally in December–January. The main aim of the festival is to promote and popularize Gujarati literature through the method of debates, discussions, and workshops. The festival was founded by Shyam Parekh, Samkit Shah, and Jumana Shah. Other members of the festival includes Paras Jha, filmmaker Abhishek Jain, writer Raam Mori, and poet Rajendra Patel. Started with philosophy that literature is not bound between the covers of book, GLF brings together multiple forms of narratives including theatre, screenplay, documentary films, music, journalism, social media, and oral tradition. Overview The Gujarat Literature Festival is the first literary festival and one of the largest literary events in Gujarat. It is also known as Gujarati Sahitya Mahotsav. The main aim of the fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mewati Gharana
The Mewati gharana is a musical apprenticeship tribe of Hindustani classical music. Known for being Pandit Jasraj's musical lineage, the gharana was founded by brothers Ghagge Nazir Khan and Wahid Khan (beenkar) of Indore in the late 19th century at the Holkar Court. Members of this gharana have had an active influence in Indian cinema for over half a century. With its own distinct aesthetics, stylings, practices, and repertoire, the gharana emerged as an offshoot of the Khandarbani Dhrupad, and Qawwal Bacchon musical traditions. The gharana gained visibility in the late-20th century after Pt. Jasraj popularized the gayaki. History Ghagge Nazir Khan and Wahid Khan are regarded as fountainheads of the Mewati gharana. They were descendants of the Qawwal Bacchon gharana (Qawwal Bacchon Ka Gharana). Etymology The Mewati Gharana takes its name from the region between Delhi, Jaipur, and Indore Indore (; ISO 15919, ISO: , ) is the largest and most populous Cities in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shastra (2025 Film)
''Shastra'' ( Gujarati: ''શસ્ત્ર'') is a 2025 Indian Gujarati cyber thriller and action drama film directed by Kartavya Shah and written by Bhargav Trivedi. It stars Chetan Dhanani, Puja Joshi, Deep Vaidya, Hemin Trivedi and others. The film was produced by Ajay Patel, Dit J. Patel, Ashok Patel, and Piyush Patel and was released nationwide on 1 May 2025. Plot The story revolves around ACP Raghav (Chetan Dhanani), a seasoned police officer who finds himself thrust into the complex world of cybercrime when a series of sophisticated digital attacks rocks the city. The film explores the dark underbelly of the internet age, where personal information becomes a weapon and social media platforms turn into hunting grounds for cybercriminals. When Vaidehi ( Puja Joshi), a tech-savvy professional, becomes the target of a dangerous cyber stalking ring, she seeks help from ACP Raghav. What begins as a routine case quickly escalates into a city-wide digital conspiracy in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umbarro
''Umbarro'' is a 2025 Gujarati family comedy drama film directed by Abhishek Shah. It stars Vandana Pathak, Kaajal Oza Vaidya, Suchita Trivedi, Deeksha Joshi, Tarjanee Bhadla, Tejal Panchasara, Vineeta Joshee, Aarjav Trivedi, and Galsar Sanjay in a lead role. The film is a remake of 2021 Marathi film '' Jhimma''. Plot Seven women from rural Gujarat embark on their first international trip to London, facing cultural clashes, language barriers, and societal stigmas along their journey to claim their space in the world. Cast * Vandana Pathak * Kaajal Oza Vaidya * Suchita Trivedi * Deeksha Joshi *Tarjanee Bhadla *Tejal Panchasara *Vineeta Joshee *Aarjav Trivedi *Galsar Sanjay *Ankit Patel *Parle Patel Production The film is a remake of 2021 Marathi film Jhimma. The film was shot primarily in London over a 21-day period. Soundtrack Tracklist Marketing and release The teaser of the film released on 10 December 2025 along with the release date. The film theat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Je Pan Kahish E Sachuj Kahish
''Je Pan Kahish E Sachuj Kahish'' is a 2016 Gujarati thriller film starring Gaurav Paswala and Sneha Devganiya. The film is directed by Naitik Raval. Cast * Gaurav Paswala as Dhaval * Sneha Devganiya as Leeza * Shriya Tiwari as Maaya Soundtrack The songs of the film are composed by Mehul Surti. Lyrics are penned by Raeesh Maniar. Release The film was released on 14 October 2016. Awards 2016 Gujarati Iconic Film Awards The film won five awards. * Best Background Music – Mehul Surti Mehul Surti (born 16 November 1977) in an Indian music composer and singer from Surat, Gujarat, India, known for his work in Gujarati cinema and Gujarati theatre. He has composed music for several successful Gujarati films including ''Kevi Rite ... * Best Screenplay- Naitik Raval, Akshay Paniker * Best Actress – Sneha Devganiya * Best Editor – Naitik Raval * Best Remarkable Film of the Year – Jury Award – Rohan Shah References External links * {{IMDb title, tt560558 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saumya Joshi
Saumya Joshi (born 3 July 1973) is an Indian poet, writer, playwright, director and actor associated with Gujarati language literature, theatre and films. He is known in Gujarati theatre for his plays ''Welcome Zindagi'' and ''102 Not Out''. ''Greenroomma'' (2008; In the Greenroom) is his collection of poems. He has been awarded by Chandravadan Chimanlal Mehta Award for his contribution to Gujarati theatre in 2013. He is also recipient of the Yuva Gaurav Puraskar (2007) and Takhtasinh Parmar Prize (2008–09). Early life Joshi was born on 3 July 1973 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to Jayant Joshi and Neela Joshi. He completed his primary and secondary education from Vijaynagar High School, Ahmedabad in 1990. He completed his Bachelor of Arts from H. K. Arts College, Ahmedabad in 1993 and Master of Arts from School of Languages of Gujarat University in 1995 with English literature as one of his subjects. Career Joshi started his career as a Professor of English literature in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukul Choksi
Mukul Choksi is a Gujarati poet, psychiatrist and sexologist from Angat Clinic Surat, Gujarat, India. He is known for his ghazal poetry in Gujarati literature. He was born on 21 December 1959 in Surat to Manharlal Choksi, a poet. He has published his poetry collections namely ''Tarannum'', ''Taja Kalam Ma Ae J Ke'' and ''Sajanva''. He has also published several books on sex education in Gujarati. He was awarded Kalapi Award in 2014 and Ramesh Parekh award from Sangat in 2019 for his contribution in the field of Gujarati Ghazal poetry. He was also awarded by Gujarat Sahitya Akademi. See also * List of Gujarati-language writers The following is an alphabetical list of Gujarati writers who has contributed in Gujarati literature; presenting an overview of notable authors, journalists, novelists, playwrights, poets and screenwriters who have released literary works in the Gu ... References External links * * 1959 births Gujarati-language poets Gujarati-language wri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayant Pathak
Jayant Himmatlal Pathak (20 October 1920 – 1 September 2003) was a Gujarati poet and literary critic from Gujarat, India. He was the president of the Gujarati Sahitya Parishad from 1990 – 1991. He received several awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, the Kumar Suvarna Chandrak, the Narmad Suvarna Chandrak, the Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak and the Uma-Snehrashmi Prize. The Jayant Pathak Poetry Award is named after him. Early life Pathak was born into a Gauda Brahmins family on 20 October 1920, at Goth, a village now in the Rajgadh taluka of Panchmahal district, Gujarat, India, to Ichchhaba and Himmatram Joitaram Pathak. "Bachudo" (Lit. Small Child) was his childhood nickname. Pathak was raised by his grandfather Joitaram, because his father Himmatram died when he was about ten years old. He completed his preschool education in Rajgadh. Then, he moved to Motabahen's (a.k.a. Pushpabahen) home in Kalol in 1930, and joined the N.G.S. High School in Kalol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mareez
Abbas Abdul Ali Vasi (22 February 1917 – 19 October 1983), known popularly as Mareez, was an Indian poet of Gujarati language, mainly popular for his Ghazals. He is popularly known as '' Ghalib of Gujarat''. He left studies in young age and started working in rubber shoe factory. Having been interested in poetry, he took up journalism but remained financially unstable throughout his life. He wrote Ghazals published in collections but many of his works remained uncredited which he sold during his financial difficulties. His popularity escalated after his death. Early life Abbas Vasi was born in a Dawoodi Bohra family on 22 February 1917 in Pathanwada area of Surat, British India to Abdul Ali and Amatullah Vasi. His father was a teacher in Madrasah Taiyabiyah School, Surat. He was third among eleven siblings. His mother died of tuberculosis when he was young. He studied only till second grade as he was not interested in studies. Noticing his disinterest, his father discontinued ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ardeshar Khabardar
Ardeshar Faramji Khabardar , also spelled Ardeshir Pharamji Khabardar, was a Parsi poet from India. He wrote mainly in Gujarati language, Gujarati but also in English language, English and Marathi language, Marathi. He wrote under the pen name Adal. Living in Bombay and Madras, he wrote in different styles of poetry and published around forty books. He wrote sonnets about his religion Zoroastrianism also. Life Ardeshar was born in a Parsi family in Daman, Daman and Diu, Daman on 6 November 1881. He had primary education in Daman and secondary education from New Bharda Highschool, Bombay. He started a motorcycle accessories business in Madras in 1909. He presided over Gujarati Sahitya Parishad in 1941. He died in Madras on 30 July 1953. Works He wrote under several pen names, chiefly under Adal. His other pen names are Motalal, Khojo Bhagat, Kshemanand Bhatt, Narkesarirao, Shabhunath, Shridhar, Sheshadri, Lakha Bhagat, Valkalrai Thatthakhor and Hunnarsinh Mehta. He wrote around ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umashankar Joshi
Umashankar Jethalal Joshi () (21 July 1911 – 19 December 1988) was an Indian poet, scholar and writer known for his contributions to Gujarati literature. He wrote most of his works in Gujarati. Biography Early years Umashankar Joshi was born to Jethalal Kamalji and Navalbai in a small village named Bamna (now in Bhiloda Taluka of Aravalli district, Gujarat). He had eight siblings including six brothers and two sisters. Umashankar Joshi's father, Jethalal who worked as a Karbhari of several Jagirs, wanted his sons to get an English education. In 1916, Joshi started his education at Primary school in Bamna and spent two years in 4th standard due to the absence of the teacher for a long time. Upon learning this Jethalal joined Joshi in Sir Pratap High School of Idar, Gujarat, Idar. As a boy who was raised in an orthodox environment, Joshi always heard "highly sensitive and expressive language" which shaped his future style, especially in writing plays. As a child, he had ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narmad
Narmadashankar Lalshankar Dave () (24 August 1833 – 26 February 1886), popularly known as Narmad, was an Indian Gujarati-language poet, playwright, essayist, orator, lexicographer and reformer under the British Raj. He is considered to be the founder of modern Gujarati literature. After studying in Bombay, he stopped serving as a teacher to live by writing. During his prolific career, he introduced many literary forms in Gujarati. He faced economic struggles but proved himself as a dedicated reformer, speaking loudly against religious and social orthodoxy. His essays, poems, plays and prose were published in several collections. His '' Mari Hakikat'', the first autobiography in Gujarati, was published posthumously. His poem '' Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat'' is now the state anthem of Gujarat state of India. Early life Narmad was born in Surat, Gujarat on 24 August 1833 to Lalshankar and Navdurga in a Nagar Brahmin family. His family home in Amliran, Surat was destroyed in the gre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
