Sarat Chandra Pandit
Sarat Chandra Pandit | |
|---|---|
social critic, lyricist | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | humour, poetry, satire, social criticism |
Sarat Chandra Pandit (27 April 1879 – 27 April 1968),
Sarat Chandra Pandit single-handedly published the newspaper 'Jungipore Sangbad', from Jangipur playing the roles of author, press-compositor, proof-reader and printer. Initially he was assisted by his wife and temporary workers in running the press, a wooden hand-press which was run in his bedroom. He also published 'Bidushak' [বিদূষক] (Jester), a pamphlet of satire, humor and social commentary and used it as his weapon for social change and to bring public awareness against corruption.
Career
He was known for his ability to memorise, ability to compose at will rhymes and songs full of puns and wit.
রাধা নাচে অচেনা ধারা
রাজন্যগণ তরঙ্গরত, নগণ্য জরা
কীলক-সঙ্গ নয়নঙ্গ সকল কী?
কীর্তন মঞ্চ ‘পরে পঞ্চম নর্তকী
Translation:
In an unknown way, Radha's dance unfolds,
Kings enchanted, youth's elixir takes hold,
Eyes with arrow marks, mesmerized they gaze,
Fifth dancer joins the Kirtana stage's blaze.
The local British administrators also became aware of him and his criticism.[citation needed]
Popular culture
The Bengali film
References
- ^ "History of Murshidabad". Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- ^ "Obituary: Sarat Chandra Pandit". The Indian Express. 28 April 1968. p. 7. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ^ "Dafarpur". Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- ^ Sera Manush Dadathakur (Bengali), Mitra, Nirmalranjan, Rupa & Co., Calcutta, 1951, p. 26 & 34
- ^ "Rebellion in times of caution, The Telegraph, Kolkata". Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- ^ Ramkrishna Bhattacharya (2015). Chapar Ghanto (Bengali). Kolkata: Sristisukh Prakashan. p. 79.
- ^ "Bongodorshon". Bongodorshon | বাংলার যা কিছু উৎকৃষ্ট আর ভালো তাকেই সামনে আনছে. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Dada Thakur (1962)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "State Awards for Films" (PDF). Vigyan Bhawan. 20 April 1963. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
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