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Kavi Sammelan
A ''Kavi Sammelan'' (Devanagari:कवि सम्मेलन, Nastaliq: کوی سمملان, ''Kavī Sammelan'') is a traditional gathering of poets in the Hindi Belt region of northern India, where poets recite their poetry before each other and an audience, often followed by a discussion on literary topics. These gatherings are typically public events, although they can also occur in more intimate settings. Among the different forms of Kavi Sammelan, ''Hasya Kavi Sammelan'' (dedicated to humor and satire) has gained immense popularity. History Evolution The first significant Kavi Sammelan was held in 1920, marking the beginning of an era where poets and literary figures would congregate to showcase their poetry. Over the years, these events grew in scale, attracting large audiences and garnering significant cultural attention. Initially, Kavi Sammelans were an essential part of the social and intellectual fabric of India, providing a platform for poets to showcase their wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devanagari
Devanagari ( ; in script: , , ) is an Indic script used in the Indian subcontinent. It is a left-to-right abugida (a type of segmental Writing systems#Segmental systems: alphabets, writing system), based on the ancient ''Brāhmī script, Brāhmī'' script. It is one of the official scripts of India, official scripts of India and Nepal. It was developed in, and was in regular use by, the 8th century CE. It had achieved its modern form by 1000 CE. The Devanāgarī script, composed of 48 primary characters, including 14 vowels and 34 consonants, is the fourth most widely List of writing systems by adoption, adopted writing system in the world, being used for over 120 languages, the most popular of which is Hindi (). The orthography of this script reflects the pronunciation of the language. Unlike the Latin alphabet, the script has no concept of letter case, meaning the script is a unicase, unicameral alphabet. It is written from left to right, has a strong preference for symmetri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arun Gemini
Arun Gemini (born 1959) is an Indian writer, poet and satirist and TV personality from Haryana, India. He was awarded Kaka Hathrasi Award for outstanding contribution in the literary field by the Hindi Academy, Government of Delhi in 2000. Arun Gemini was honored with Haryana Gaurav Samman (Award) by the Haryana Sahitya Akadami, Government of Haryana in July 2014. He hosted various TV shows including Doordarshan's ''Dharti Ka Aanchal'', Zee TV's ''Darasal'', DD Metro's ''Taal Betal'' and Zee India's ''Yahi Hai Politics''. He has also appeared on Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! and Sony TV's The Kapil Sharma Show. Life and career He was born on 22 April 1959, in New Delhi, India. He is the son of the famous poet and humorist Gemini Haryanvi. He has done a master's degree in Hindi from Hansraj College of Delhi University from where Gemini graduated in 1980. He did his first poetry recital as a child poet in 1971. Arun Gemini has published many published poetry collections including '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindi Poetry
Hindi literature () includes literature in the various Central Indo-Aryan languages, also known as Hindi, some of which have different writing systems. Earliest forms of Hindi literature are attested in poetry of Apabhraṃśa such as Awadhi and Marwari . Hindi literature is composed in three broad styles- prose (), poetry (), and prosimetrum (). Inspired by Bengali literature, Bharatendu Harishchandra started the modern Hindi literary practices. In terms of historical development, it is broadly classified into five prominent forms (genres) based on the date of production. They are: * Ādi Kāl /Vīr-Gāthā Kāl (), prior to & including 14th century CE * Bhakti Kāl (), 14th–18th century CE * Rīti Kāl /Śṛṅgār Kāl (रीति काल/ शृंगार काल), 18th–20th century CE * Ādhunik Kāl (), from 1850 CE onwards * Navyottar Kāl (), from 1980 CE onwards The literature was produced in languages and dialects such as Khariboli, Braj, Bunde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Poetry
Indian poetry and Indian literature in general, has a long history dating back to Vedic times. They were written in various Indian languages such as Vedic Sanskrit, Classical Sanskrit, Ancient Meitei, Modern Meitei, Telugu, Tamil, Odia, Maithili, Kannada, Bengali, Assamese, Hindi, Marathi and Urdu among other prominent languages. Poetry in foreign languages such as English also has a strong influence on Indian poetry. The poetry reflects diverse spiritual traditions within India. In particular, many Indian poets have been inspired by mystical experiences. Poetry is the oldest form of literature and has a rich written and oral tradition. Longest poems Indian poetry awards There are very few literary awards in India for poetry alone. The prestigious awards like Jnanapeeth, Sahitya Akademi and Kalidas Samman etc. are given away to writers of both prose and poetry. Most of the awards have gone to novelists. Few poets have received these awards. Jnanpith Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shailesh Lodha
Shailesh Lodha (born 8 November 1969) is an Indian poet, actor and writer. He is best known for portraying Taarak Mehta in the longest running Hindi sitcom ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. Personal life Lodha was born in Jodhpur in a Marwari family. Lodha is married to a management author, Swati Lodha, and has a daughter Swara. Since his father had a transferable job , Lodha travelled a lot. His mother loved reading and had a good vocabulary in Hindi. At the age of nine, Lodha was nicknamed "Baal Kavi". He had an office job, but he left it to follow his passion, i.e. writing poems. In a 2015 interview Lodha said, "I am half Jain". Lodha has completed B.Sc. Career Lodha first appeared on Wah Wah a poetry show created by Shri Adhikari Brothers and then ''Comedy Circus'' as a contestant, and later in ''Comedy ka Mahamukabla''. He portrayed Taarak Mehta in the sitcom series ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'' from 2008 to 2022. Lodha was the main presenter in the TV program ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shambhu Shikhar
Shambhu Shikhar (born 10 January 1984) is an Indian comedian, novelist, and poet. From Madhubani, Bihar, India, he was a semi-finalist in the third season of ''The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'', which aired on StarPlus in 2007. He was awarded with a Bharatendyu Harishchand Puraskar by the Hindi Academy, Government of Delhi in 2010. He has appeared in television shows, including '' Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai!'' on SAB TV, News18 India's ''Netaji Lapete Mein'', and ''Idhar Udhar and Shikhar'' on 94.3 MY FM. Life and career He was born on 10 January 1984, in Madhubani, Bihar, India. Shikhar completed a master's degree in political science from Motilal Nehru College, a constituent college of Delhi University in New Delhi. Career He started his career as a standup comedian on '' Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai!'' on SAB TV, hosted by Shailesh Lodha and Neha Mehta. He then appeared on StarPlus's comedy show ''The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'' in 2007, where he was a semi-finalist. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samapt Saral
Samapt Saral (born April 8 1962) is a Hindi poet (''kavi'') and satirist. He was born at Shekhawati in Rajasthan. Education After studying from village Shekhawati and Jaipur, he has completed his master of Arts (Hindi) and B.Ed. from Rajasthan University. Performance Sampat Saral he has toured USA, Canada, Oman, Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Nepal. . He performs in Kavi Sammelan A ''Kavi Sammelan'' (Devanagari:कवि सम्मेलन, Nastaliq: کوی سمملان, ''Kavī Sammelan'') is a traditional gathering of poets in the Hindi Belt region of northern India, where poets recite their poetry before each other a ... and Mushayara across India and world. Books * Chaaki Dekh Chunav Ki (Look at the pivot of Elections) * Chadmvibhusan TV serials * Hum Hain Na * Karam Dharam * Chakkar Pe Chakkar * Bapu Ji Ro Gigliye * Beta Beti ke Lye References Hindi-language poets 1962 births Living people {{cat improve, date=N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devesh Mishra
Devesh () is an Indian masculine name. It literally translates to "god of the devas". It is an epithet of Krishna and Shiva. Etymology ''Deva'' (देव in Devanagari script, ) is the Sanskrit word for god or deity, and ''īśa'' (ईश in Devanagari script) is also a Sanskrit word for king or lord. Literature In the ''Bhagavad Gita'' chapter 11, verse number 25, Arjuna addresses Krishna by this name: In different scripts Notable people *Devesh Chandra Thakur (born 1953), Indian politician *Devesh Chauhan (born 1981), Indian field hockey player *Devesh Kapur Devesh Kapur is the Director of Asia Programs and Starr Foundation Professor of South Asian Studies at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Formerly, he was the director at the Center for the Advanced St ..., South Asian Studies professor References {{Given name Indian masculine given names Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chirag Jain
Chirag Jain (born 27 May 1985) is an Indian poet, satirist, humourist and author who writes and performs in Hindi. His performances have been featured on various TV shows, including Sab TV's '' Wah Wah Kya Baat Hai'', Sahara One's '' Laugh India Laugh'', Aaj Tak's ''KV Sammelan'', News 18's ''Netaji Lapete Mein'' and News Nation's ''Chunavi Chakallas''. He has authored more than 7 books, including ''Koi Yoon Hi Nahi Chubhta'', ''Os'', ''Man To Gomukh Hai'', ''Chhookar Nikli Hai Bechaini''. On 14 September 2016, Chirag Jain received the Bhashadoot Samman (award) from the Hindi Academy, Government of Delhi, on the occasion of Hindi Divas, in recognition of his contribution to popularizing the Hindi language through digital media. Early life and career Chirag was born in 1985 in New Delhi, India. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Delhi and a master's degree from Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. He has recited his poetry during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surender Sharma
Surender Sharma (also written as Surendra Sharma) (born 1945) is an Indian poet, writer and humorist. He often writes and performs comic sketches of himself and his wife and known for his refrain ''chaar lainaa suna raha hoon'' in Haryanavi dialect. He was honoured by the Government of India in 2013, with the award of Padma Shri for his contributions to the field of literature. In October 2018, he was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of Hindi Academy, Government of Delhi, succeeded by Vishnu Khare. Previously, he held the position of vice-president of Haryana Sahitya Academy, which is run under Haryana government. He is also a member of the Central Board of Film Certification. Early life and career Surender Sharma was born into a Brahmin family in Haryana. He hails from a village Nangal Choudhary of Mahendragarh district, Haryana. He holds a degree in Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce of Delhi University. In an interview with Mid-Day, Sharma said, he started performi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashok Chakradhar
Ashok Chakradhar (born 8 February 1951) is an Indian author, poet and former head of the department of Hindi at Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University). After serving for 29 years, he took voluntary retirement to focus on working towards the propagation and development of the Hindi language. In 2007 he became the Hindi coordinator at the Institute of Life Long Learning (ILLL) at the University of Delhi and in 2009 was appointed as the vice-chairman of Hindi Academy, Government of Delhi and as the vice-chairman of the Kendriya Hindi Shikshan Mandal, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. He is the son-in-law of Kaka Hathrasi. Career Chakradhar is a retired professor of the Hindi Department at Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi. He has been actively associated with radio and television and has scripted a number of dramas, satires and poems for children. He has appeared in some television soaps, like "Chhoti Si Asha" with Sandhya Mridul on Sony TV, and has hosted the show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pankaj Prasun
Pankaj Prasun (born 2 January 1984, Hindi: पंकज प्रसून) is a Hindi poet, satirist, humorist and author from India. He is known for his unique style and language of humorous Hindi poetry in India. His weekly column "Prasun Ke Punch" published in Navbharat Times news paper. He is in the organizing team committee in Lucknow Literary Festival. Prasun was selected for India Today top 30 youth icons in 2019 in the field of Art and Culture along with 30 designated youth. Pankaj Prasun was invited to recite poetry at the Cambridge International Poetry Symposium organized by the University of Cambridge, where he represented India. Pankaj Prasun was specially invited in the centenary celebrations of the University of Lucknow where he presented a cocktail of Science Satire and poetry -Scientainment for the first time. Anupam kher recited Pankaj Prasun's poetry Ladkiyan Badi Ladaka Hoti Hain from Times Square, Times Squares New York on the occasion of International W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
