Ramesh Parekh
Ramesh Parekh | |
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Born | Amreli, Gujarat, India | 27 November 1940
Died | 17 May 2006 Rajkot, Gujarat | (aged 65)
Occupation | Poet, story writer, children's writer |
Language | Gujarati |
Nationality | Indian |
Period | Modern Gujarati literature |
Notable works | Vitan Sud Beej (1989) |
Notable awards |
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Spouse |
Rasilaben (m. 1972–2006) |
Children | Neha, Niraj |
Relatives | Narmadaben, Mohanlal (parents)[1] |
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Ramesh Parekh (1940-2006) was a Gujarati poet and lyricist from Gujarat, India. He was one of the most popular poets of modern Gujarati poetry.[2] Though government servant by profession, he had deep interest in literature and music. He contributed heavily in field of poetry including geet, ghazal 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 Amreli 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 Amreli district 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.[3][4][5] 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 Rajkot following a heart attack.[6][2][1]
Works
Ramesh Parekh is chiefly known for his
His short stories are collected inStanpurvak (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 collection.[2][1]
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.[2][1]
Awards
He received
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.[2]
Personal life
He married Rasilaben in 1972. His daughter Neha was born in 1974 and his son Niraj born in 1975.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Ramesh Parekh - Biography". Internet Archive (in Gujarati). 27 November 2011. Archived from the original on 27 November 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
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- ^ "Ramesh Parekh". www.gujaratisahityaparishad.com (in Gujarati). Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ Dave, Kapil (25 January 2013). "Poet Ramesh Parekh's birth anniversary to be celebrated in hometown Amreli". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ISBN 9788172013240. Archivedfrom the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Noted Gujarati Poet Ramesh Parekh passes away". One India News. 17 May 2006. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Gujarati poet Ramesh Parekh dead". The Times of India. Press Trust of India. 18 May 2006. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ Pathak Dave, Dhwani (7 January 2014). "Ramesh Parekh poems to be 'played' for audience". Ahmedabad Mirror. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
Further reading
- ISBN 978-93-5108-439-6.