Labhshankar Thakar
Labhshankar Thakar | |
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Surendranagar, Gujarat | |
Died | 6 January 2016 Ahmedabad, Gujarat | (aged 80)
Pen name | Lagharo, Vaidya Punarvasu |
Occupation | Poet, playwright, novelist, short story writer, journalist |
Language | Gujarati |
Nationality | Indian |
Education | Master of Arts |
Alma mater | Gujarat University |
Period | Modern Gujarati literature |
Notable awards |
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Labhshankar Jadavji Thakar, also known by his pen names Lagharo and Vaidya Punarvasu (14 January 1935 – 6 January 2016), was a
Life
Thakar was born on 14 January 1935 in Sedla village near
He died on 6 January 2016 at Ahmedabad after prolonged illness.[5][6]
Works
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Thakar was a modernist author of Gujarati literature. He, along with Madhu Rye, belongs to the Re School, a modernist tradition of Gujarati literature under the influence of existentialism challenging traditional literature styles.[1][2]
He had written nearly 56 books of different genres as well as 21 books on Ayurvedic treatments.[6]
Poetry
Thakar initially wrote poetry in traditional metres and gradually shifted to more experimental one. He emphasized the process of poetry rather than final piece of poetry. He was more interested in the absurdism than the realism.[1][2][7][8][9]
His Vahi Jati Pachhal Ramya Ghosha (1965) was in traditional metres but soon he wrote modern long poem Manasni Vaat (1968) exploring new styles. His Mara Namne Darwaje (1972) and Boom Kagalma Kora (1974) deal with absurdity and illogicality of life. Pravahan (1986) is long poem about process of poetry formation paralleled with excretion of feces. Kalagranthi (1987) is the collection of six poems.[1][2][10] Tola Avaj Ghonghat (1990) is his acclaimed work. His other collections of poetry are Kalpayan (1999), Kichud Kichud (1999), Hathiyar Vagarno Gha (2000), Samay Samay (1999), Tev, Chhe Pratiksha, I Don't Know, Sir, Chhe, Kathakno Ka, Aav, Me Commit Karyu Chhe Shu? and Ramat.[4]
Plays
Thakar was heavily influenced by
He was active in workshops for playwrights called Aakanth Sabarmati.[1][2][4]
Other
Akasmat (1968) and Kon? (1968) are his novels. His humour novels include Hasyayan (1993), Champak Chalisa (1994), Anapsanap (1994), Pivari (1996). He also wrote some more novels later Maro Driver (2002), Bako Chhe, Kalpo (2006) and Kuhoo Kuhoo Bole Koyaliya (2008).[4]
Malela Jeevni Samiksha and Inner Life (1969) are his works of criticism. Inner Life was written with Dinesh Kothari. Malela Jeevni Samiksha is a criticism, written with Chinu Modi and Manhar Modi, of Malela Jeev by Pannalal Patel.[4] His works of journalism and other essays are collected in Ek Minute (1986), Kshana Tatkshana (1989), Sooraj Ugyo Kevadiayani Fanase (1993), Aa Howana Sandarbho, Nisbat, Manjal Thambh Thayelu, Hamari Salam, Vinimayvriksha, Dholi Gaya Je Tadko, Thodo Amasto Tadko, Kagalni Punchhadi and Zakalno Za. Maari Ba (1989) and Bapa Vishe (1993) is a biographical work about his mother and father respectively. He also wrote several books on Ayurveda.[1][2][4]
He wrote five children's stories in 1994; Mumbaini Kidi, Kagada Uncle Mamaravala, Nadi-Kanthe Drau Drau, Tadkano Papad and Kanpau Rakshash. Sarva Mitra (1986) is collection of essays on Ayurveda published in his column in Liksatta under pen name Punarvasu. He had edited three akhyanas with Prasad Brahmabhatt; Nalakhyan, Kunwarbai nu Mameru and Sudamacharitra.[4] He published several magazines including Kriti and Unmoolan.[2][6][4]
Awards
He received
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 978-81-260-1221-3.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Labhshankar Thakar" (in Gujarati). Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "Labhshankar Thakar". Muse India ejournal. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ ISBN 978-93-5108-247-7.
- ^ DeshGujarat (6 January 2016). "Noted Gujarati Litterateur Labshankar Thakar passes away". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ a b c "ગુજરાતના પ્રસિદ્ધ સાહિત્યકાર, વૈદ્ય લાભશંકર ઠાકર 'પુનર્વસુ'નું નિધન". Chitralekha (in Gujarati). 6 January 2016. Archived from the original on 15 November 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ISBN 978-81-260-1092-9.
- ISBN 978-1-4008-4142-4.
- ^ Maharashtra (India) (1971). Maharashtra State Gazetteers: General Series. Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications. p. 406.
- ^ K. R. Srinivasa Iyengar (1973). Indian Literature Since Independence: A Symposium. Sahitya Akademi. pp. 77–78.
- ISBN 978-81-7201-324-0. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
Further reading
- ISBN 978-93-80125-93-0.