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Ramesh Parekh (1940-2006) was a Gujarati poet and lyricist from
Gujarat Gujarat () is a States of India, state along the Western India, western coast of India. Its coastline of about is the longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula. Gujarat is the List of states and union territories ...
, India. He was one of the most popular poets of modern Gujarati poetry. Though government servant by profession, he had deep interest in literature and music. He contributed heavily in field of poetry including geet,
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and non-lyrical poetry. He also wrote stories and contributed in Gujarati children's literature.


Life

Ramesh Parekh was born on 27 November 1940 at
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in Kapol Vanik family of Mohanlal and Narmadaben. He studied at Parekh Mehta Vidyalaya. His first story ''Pretni Duniya'' was published in ''Chandani'', a story magazine when he was still in school. He completed his S.S.C. in 1958 with the first class. He received scholarship. He had interest in painting and wanted to join Sir J. J. School of Art but he could not join due to his financial condition. He joined
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office in 1960. He continued his interest in painting and music. He continued writing stories till 1962 and also founded Moral Music Club. He started writing poetry in 1967. He met Anil Joshi in 1968 who encouraged him to write more poetry. His poems started being published in literary magazines. He retired from government service in 1988 and devoted his life to literary career. He moved to Rajkot from Amreli in 1997. He died on 17 May 2006 at
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following a heart attack.


Works

Ramesh Parekh is chiefly known for his
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though he had heavily contributed in non-lyrical poetry and
ghazal ''Ghazal'' is a form of amatory poem or ode, originating in Arabic poetry that often deals with topics of spiritual and romantic love. It may be understood as a poetic expression of both the pain of loss, or separation from the beloved, and t ...
s. His poems and songs addressed to Sonal and
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are the most attractive. His first poetry collection ''Kya'' (1970) was well received. ''Khading'' (1979), his second collection won several awards. His other collections followed; ''Tva'' (1980), ''Sananan'' (1981), ''Khamma Ala Bapune'' (1985), ''Meera Same Par'' (1986) and '' Vitan Sud Beej'' (1989). All his poetry was collected and published as ''Chha Akshar Nu Nam'' in 1991. It was well received and four editions were sold out in five years. ''Le, Timira! Surya'' was published in 1995 followed by ''Chhatima Barsakh'' (1998), ''Chashmana Kach Par'' (1999) and ''Swagatparva'' (2002). ''Kal Sachave Pagala'' (2009) was edited and published by his friend Nitin Vadgama posthumously. His short stories are collected in''Stanpurvak'' (1983). He had also written three-act plays, ''Sagapan Ek Ukhanu'' (1992), ''Surajne Padchhayo Hoy'' (2002) and humorous play ''Tarkhat''. He published a collection of essays, ''Honkaro Aapo To Kahu'' (1994), ''Chalo Ekbeejane Gameeye'' (2001), ''Sarjaknaa Shbadane Salama'' (2002). He had edited ''Gira Nadine Teer'' (1989), a poetry collection and ''Aa Padakhu Faryo Le!'' (1989), a
ghazal ''Ghazal'' is a form of amatory poem or ode, originating in Arabic poetry that often deals with topics of spiritual and romantic love. It may be understood as a poetic expression of both the pain of loss, or separation from the beloved, and t ...
collection. He had notable contribution in field of Gujarati children's literature. His collections of children's poetry include ''Hauk'' (1979), ''Chi'' (1980), ''Dariyo Zullam Zulla Hasie Khullam Khulla'' (1988, illustrated), ''Chapati Vagadata Avadi Gai'' (1997). His collections of children's stories include ''Hafarak Lafarak'' (1986), ''De Talli'' (1979), ''Gor Ane Chor'' (1980), ''Kuvama Paninu Jhad'' (1986) and ''Jantar Mantar Chhu'' (1990). His children's novels include ''Jadui Deevo'' and ''Ajab Gajabno Khajano''.


Awards

He received Kumar Chandrak in 1970, Dhanji Kanji Gandhi Suvarna Chandrak in 1983,
Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak, also known as the Ranjitram Gold Medal, was founded by Gujarat Sahitya Sabha and is considered the highest literary award in Gujarati literature. The award is named after renowned Gujarati writer Ranjitram Mehta. It is a ...
in 1986 and Kala Gaurav Award in 1989. He received Narmad Suvarna Chandrak for 1978 and Uma-Snehrashmi Prize for 1978-79 for his book ''Khading''. He received Gijubhai Badheka Suvarna Chandrak (1988), Shri Arvind Suvarna Chandrak for ''Meera Same Par'' state-level Gujarati Sahitya Akademi Award (1979) by Gujarat Sahitya Akademi. He won
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for Gujarati given by
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for his poetry collection '' Vitan Sud Beej'' in 1994. He also received Rajkumar Bhuvalka Award for the same book. He was recognised with Sanskar Award in 1988 for all his works and Kalagaurav Suvarna Chandrak (1989) by Amreli District Office. He was given Narsinh Mehta Award in 2004. He won the Best Lyricist award of Gujarat State Film Award in 1982-83 for film ''Nasibni Balihari'' and in 1993-94 for film ''Manvini Bhavai''.


Personal life

He married Rasilaben in 1972. His daughter Neha was born in 1974 and his son Niraj born in 1975.


See also

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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


Further reading

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External links

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Ramesh Parekh on Gujarati Sahitya Parishad


{{DEFAULTSORT:Parekh, Ramesh Indian male poets Gujarati-language writers People from Rajkot district 1940 births 2006 deaths Recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Gujarati 20th-century Indian poets Poets from Gujarat Recipients of the Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak 20th-century Indian male writers