6 Most Celebrated Hindi Writers Which We Should Honour and Celebrate on Hindi Diwas
In order to commemorate the historic anniversary of Hindi, the country celebrates Hindi Diwas with full zeal and enthusiasm every year. In India, it is a national celebration that honors the Hindi language. A Rajbhasha award is presented at Rashtrapati Bhawan every year by the President. Department of Official Languages of the Home Ministry established the Rajbhasha awards to recognize excellent contributions made by Ministries, Departments, and Nationalized Banks to Hindi.
A unanimous vote of the Constitutional Assembly on 14 September 1949 made Hindi the official language of the union and the language was adopted in the Devanagari script in 1950, under Article (343) of the Constitution.
In honor of the National Hindi Diwas, here is a list of the 6 Most Celebrated Hindi Writers.
Table of Content:
- Munshi Premchand
- Mahadevi Verma
- Suryakant Tripathi “Nirala”
- Jaishankar Prasad
- Sumitranandan Pant
- Ram Kumar Verma
1. Munshi Premchand
Dhanpat Rai Srivastava also known by his pen name Premchand, born 31 July 1880, passed away on 8 October 1936. He was an Indian literature writer who wrote modern Hindustani literature. In addition to more than three hundred stories such as Kafan, Poos ki Raat, Panch Parmeshwar, Bade Ghar Ki Beti, Old Kaki, and Story of two bullocks, he wrote eleven novels including Sewa Sadan, Premashram, Rangbhoomi, Nirmala, Gaban, Karmabhoomi, Godan, etc. They were published both in Hindi and Urdu. There are many Urdu and Hindi magazines that he wrote for during his era, including Zamana, Saraswati, Madhuri, Maryada, Chand, Sudha, etc.
Premchand pioneered Hindi and Urdu social fiction. He was among the first authors to write about caste hierarchies and the plight of laborers and women in 1880s society. One of the foremost Hindi writers of the early twentieth century, he is among the most renowned writers of the Indian subcontinent. 'Soz-e-Watan' is a collection of five short stories he published in 1907.
"Nawab Rai" was his initial pen name, but he later changed it to "Premchand". As a novelist, storyteller, and dramatist, he is referred to by Hindi writers as "Upanyas Samrat." The literary style of his works is characterized by idealism-oriented realism. The years 1918 to 1936 are known as the "Premchand era" in Hindi literature.
Also, he is the editor and publisher of the Hindi newspapers Jagran and Hans. In order to accomplish these goals, he bought Saraswati Press, a company that later became unprofitable and had to close its doors. Over the course of about three years, Premchand lived in Mumbai and wrote scripts for films. It was his passion to create literature that he pursued until the end of his days. A Mahajani civilization essay is regarded as his final essay, literature's purpose as his final lecture, the shrouded story as his final novel, and Mangalsutra as his final incomplete novel.
Dhanpat Rai Srivastava also known by his pen name Premchand, born 31 July 1880, passed away on 8 October 1936. He was an Indian literature writer who wrote modern Hindustani literature. In addition to more than three hundred stories such as Kafan, Poos ki Raat, Panch Parmeshwar, Bade Ghar Ki Beti, Old Kaki, and Story of two bullocks, he wrote eleven novels including Sewa Sadan, Premashram, Rangbhoomi, Nirmala, Gaban, Karmabhoomi, Godan, etc. They were published both in Hindi and Urdu. There are many Urdu and Hindi magazines that he wrote for during his era, including Zamana, Saraswati, Madhuri, Maryada, Chand, Sudha, etc.
Premchand pioneered Hindi and Urdu social fiction. He was among the first authors to write about caste hierarchies and the plight of laborers and women in 1880s society. One of the foremost Hindi writers of the early twentieth century, he is among the most renowned writers of the Indian subcontinent. 'Soz-e-Watan' is a collection of five short stories he published in 1907.
"Nawab Rai" was his initial pen name, but he later changed it to "Premchand". As a novelist, storyteller, and dramatist, he is referred to by Hindi writers as "Upanyas Samrat." The literary style of his works is characterized by idealism-oriented realism. The years 1918 to 1936 are known as the "Premchand era" in Hindi literature.
Also, he is the editor and publisher of the Hindi newspapers Jagran and Hans. In order to accomplish these goals, he bought Saraswati Press, a company that later became unprofitable and had to close its doors. Over the course of about three years, Premchand lived in Mumbai and wrote scripts for films. It was his passion to create literature that he pursued until the end of his days. A Mahajani civilization essay is regarded as his final essay, literature's purpose as his final lecture, the shrouded story as his final novel, and Mangalsutra as his final incomplete novel.
2. Mahadevi Verma
Hindi poetess Mahadevi Verma was born on March 26, 1907, and passed away on September 11, 1987. She is regarded as one of the four important figures of Hindi literature's Chhayavadi Era. She is also referred to as Modern Meera and is one of the most influential poets in contemporary Hindi. She has also been referred to as "Saraswati of the vast temple of Hindi" by poet Nirala.
Mahadevi experienced both pre- and post-independence India. She is one of those poets who, while contributing to society at large and observing the cries and tears present in India, tested and compassionately sought to provide a vision that dispels the gloom. This viewpoint affected not just her poetry but also her social reform work and awareness of women. She lavished so much love and enrichment on the mental anguish that it was established in Deepshikha as the sorrow of the populace and had a profound impact on both readers and reviewers.
She created such delicate vocabulary in the Khari Boli Hindi poetry, which was previously thought to be only feasible in Brijbhasha. She used Hindi to dress up the gentle language of Bengali and Sanskrit that were appropriate for her time. The sound-beauty of her songs and the euphemistic style of her incisive statements are unique to her because of her musical knowledge. She began her career as a teacher, and up until her passing, she served as the Prayag Mahila Vidyapeeth's principal.
In addition to being a gifted poetess and prose writer, Mahadevi Verma also had a talent for painting and imaginative translation. She holds the distinction of winning every significant prize for Hindi literature. The name Mahadevi Varma is a pole star in the Indian literary universe. She was regarded as the most well-liked female author of the previous century for the entirety of her life.
She loved birds and animals, and she had a special bond with the cow. 2007 marked the 100th anniversary of his birth. He received the Gyanpith Award for her unparalleled achievements to Indian literature on April 27, 1982.
Hindi poetess Mahadevi Verma was born on March 26, 1907, and passed away on September 11, 1987. She is regarded as one of the four important figures of Hindi literature's Chhayavadi Era. She is also referred to as Modern Meera and is one of the most influential poets in contemporary Hindi. She has also been referred to as "Saraswati of the vast temple of Hindi" by poet Nirala.
Mahadevi experienced both pre- and post-independence India. She is one of those poets who, while contributing to society at large and observing the cries and tears present in India, tested and compassionately sought to provide a vision that dispels the gloom. This viewpoint affected not just her poetry but also her social reform work and awareness of women. She lavished so much love and enrichment on the mental anguish that it was established in Deepshikha as the sorrow of the populace and had a profound impact on both readers and reviewers.
She created such delicate vocabulary in the Khari Boli Hindi poetry, which was previously thought to be only feasible in Brijbhasha. She used Hindi to dress up the gentle language of Bengali and Sanskrit that were appropriate for her time. The sound-beauty of her songs and the euphemistic style of her incisive statements are unique to her because of her musical knowledge. She began her career as a teacher, and up until her passing, she served as the Prayag Mahila Vidyapeeth's principal.
In addition to being a gifted poetess and prose writer, Mahadevi Verma also had a talent for painting and imaginative translation. She holds the distinction of winning every significant prize for Hindi literature. The name Mahadevi Varma is a pole star in the Indian literary universe. She was regarded as the most well-liked female author of the previous century for the entirety of her life.
She loved birds and animals, and she had a special bond with the cow. 2007 marked the 100th anniversary of his birth. He received the Gyanpith Award for her unparalleled achievements to Indian literature on April 27, 1982.
3. Suryakant Tripathi “Nirala”
Suryakant Tripathi, also known as "Nirala," was an Indian poet, novelist, essayist, and storyteller who worked in Hindi. He was born on February 21, 1897, and he was deeded on October 15, 1961. He was a talented artist who produced a lot of sketches.
One of the crucial four pillars of the Chhayavad of Hindi literature was Suryakant Tripathi, better known by his pen name "Nirala." In other words, he was a significant Chhayavadi poet. He was a poet, novelist, storyteller, essayist, and editor. His poetry, however, helped him become quite well-known. Additionally, he drew a lot. Progressive, experimental, and new poetry are all credited to Suryakant Tripathi Nirala.
His poetry covers a wide range of topics and employ a variety of avant-garde techniques. His poetry has as its specialties: sarcasm for hypocrisy and performance; makeup; mysticism; national love; love of nature; resistance against caste inequality; sympathy for the oppressed and the destitute. In his compositions, he prioritised Khari Boli. The main characteristics of his poetry have been the language, musicality, and energy found in the style.
Kukurmutta, Billesur Bakariha, Nirupama, Chaturi Chamar, Apsara, Gitika, Prabhavati, Anamika, Parimal, Geetika, Anamika (II), Tulsidas, Mushroom, Anima, Bela, New leaves, Archana are some of his works.
Suryakant Tripathi, also known as "Nirala," was an Indian poet, novelist, essayist, and storyteller who worked in Hindi. He was born on February 21, 1897, and he was deeded on October 15, 1961. He was a talented artist who produced a lot of sketches.
One of the crucial four pillars of the Chhayavad of Hindi literature was Suryakant Tripathi, better known by his pen name "Nirala." In other words, he was a significant Chhayavadi poet. He was a poet, novelist, storyteller, essayist, and editor. His poetry, however, helped him become quite well-known. Additionally, he drew a lot. Progressive, experimental, and new poetry are all credited to Suryakant Tripathi Nirala.
His poetry covers a wide range of topics and employ a variety of avant-garde techniques. His poetry has as its specialties: sarcasm for hypocrisy and performance; makeup; mysticism; national love; love of nature; resistance against caste inequality; sympathy for the oppressed and the destitute. In his compositions, he prioritised Khari Boli. The main characteristics of his poetry have been the language, musicality, and energy found in the style.
Kukurmutta, Billesur Bakariha, Nirupama, Chaturi Chamar, Apsara, Gitika, Prabhavati, Anamika, Parimal, Geetika, Anamika (II), Tulsidas, Mushroom, Anima, Bela, New leaves, Archana are some of his works.
4. Jaishankar Prasad
The Hindi poet, playwright, storyteller, novelist, and essayist Jaishankar Prasad was born on January 30, 1889, and he passed away on November 15, 1937. One of the four main foundations of Hindi's Chhayavadi period, he is. He created the Chhayavad in Hindi poetry, which allowed for the accumulation of the ability to depict both the subtle and expansive facets of life in addition to the melodic stream of commensurate melody that flowed through Khariboli's poetry, reaching Kamayani, and transforming that poetry into the inspirational power of poetry. It too has gained notoriety.
The top reviewers of both the contemporary progressive and new poetry streams acknowledged this strength. Additionally, "Khadiboli" came to be accepted as the unquestionably authentic language of Hindi poetry.
In the annals of contemporary Hindi writing, his work continues to be cherished. He was a ground-breaking author who concurrently produced poetry, theatre, stories, and novels that made Hindi proud. Along with Nirala, Pant, and Mahadevi, he has been hailed as the major poet of Chhayavad. After Bharatendu, he was an epochal playwright who shed a different stream, and his plays are not only passionately read by audiences, but their economic and theatrical value has also grown with time. The identification and establishment of their significance from this perspective has been made possible by the historical contributions of Virendra Narayan, Shanta Gandhi, Satyendra Taneja, and now, above all, Mahesh Anand.
In addition to this, he also produced numerous influential stories and novels. He is well-known for writing serious essays in Hindi and with an Indian perspective. He has introduced many magnificent facets of human compassion and Indian knowledge in an artistic form through his different works.
Prem-pathic, Karunalaya (poetry-play), Importance of Maharana, Chitradhar, Kanan Kusum, Enhanced Edition, Waterfall, Tears, Wave, Kamayani are some of celebrated his work.
The Hindi poet, playwright, storyteller, novelist, and essayist Jaishankar Prasad was born on January 30, 1889, and he passed away on November 15, 1937. One of the four main foundations of Hindi's Chhayavadi period, he is. He created the Chhayavad in Hindi poetry, which allowed for the accumulation of the ability to depict both the subtle and expansive facets of life in addition to the melodic stream of commensurate melody that flowed through Khariboli's poetry, reaching Kamayani, and transforming that poetry into the inspirational power of poetry. It too has gained notoriety.
The top reviewers of both the contemporary progressive and new poetry streams acknowledged this strength. Additionally, "Khadiboli" came to be accepted as the unquestionably authentic language of Hindi poetry.
In the annals of contemporary Hindi writing, his work continues to be cherished. He was a ground-breaking author who concurrently produced poetry, theatre, stories, and novels that made Hindi proud. Along with Nirala, Pant, and Mahadevi, he has been hailed as the major poet of Chhayavad. After Bharatendu, he was an epochal playwright who shed a different stream, and his plays are not only passionately read by audiences, but their economic and theatrical value has also grown with time. The identification and establishment of their significance from this perspective has been made possible by the historical contributions of Virendra Narayan, Shanta Gandhi, Satyendra Taneja, and now, above all, Mahesh Anand.
In addition to this, he also produced numerous influential stories and novels. He is well-known for writing serious essays in Hindi and with an Indian perspective. He has introduced many magnificent facets of human compassion and Indian knowledge in an artistic form through his different works.
Prem-pathic, Karunalaya (poetry-play), Importance of Maharana, Chitradhar, Kanan Kusum, Enhanced Edition, Waterfall, Tears, Wave, Kamayani are some of celebrated his work.
5. Sumitranandan Pant
One of the four main foundations of the Chhayavadi era in Hindi literature, Sumitranandan Pant was born on May 20, 1900, and passed away on December 28, 1977. This time period is referred to be the era of poets like Jaishankar Prasad, Ramkumar Verma, Mahadevi Varma, and Suryakant Tripathi "Nirala." He was born in Kausani Bageshwar.
Waterfall, snow, flowers, creeper, bummer-hum, dawn beam, chilly wind, and twilight descending from the star-studded sky were all easily transformed into poetic elements. His poetry was known for using natural elements as symbols. His charisma was also the main draw. He stood out from everyone due to his fair complexion, pleasant countenance, long, curly hair, and athletic build.
His entire collection of writing has undergone constant alteration over time due to the influence of "Satyam Shivam Sundaram" on his writing. While there are lovely images of nature and beauty in the early poems, there are also delicate feelings and subtle imaginations in the second phase of poetry as well as progressivism and thinking in the last phase.
His poems are imbued with the philosophy of Aurobindo and his concern for the wellbeing of people. Neither the progressive or experimentalist critics nor the traditionalist critics ever forced Pant to submit. In his poems, he didn't refute the prevailing ideas. He responded to the accusations made against him with the poem "Meek disobedience." Ga Nightingale Sandesh Sanatan, Manav's introduction to humanity, was how he used to introduce himself.
He received prestigious awards for his contributions to Hindi literature, including the Padma Bhushan (1961), Jnanpith (1968), Sahitya Akademi, and the Soviet Land Nehru Award. Sumitranandan Pant's former home in Kausani, where he resided as a youngster, has been transformed into a museum called "Sumitranandan Pant Vithika," which bears his name. It features items from his personal collection, including apparel, original poetry manuscripts, photos, letters, and prizes. Additionally, it features a library with a selection of his personal books and books on similar topics.
One of the four main foundations of the Chhayavadi era in Hindi literature, Sumitranandan Pant was born on May 20, 1900, and passed away on December 28, 1977. This time period is referred to be the era of poets like Jaishankar Prasad, Ramkumar Verma, Mahadevi Varma, and Suryakant Tripathi "Nirala." He was born in Kausani Bageshwar.
Waterfall, snow, flowers, creeper, bummer-hum, dawn beam, chilly wind, and twilight descending from the star-studded sky were all easily transformed into poetic elements. His poetry was known for using natural elements as symbols. His charisma was also the main draw. He stood out from everyone due to his fair complexion, pleasant countenance, long, curly hair, and athletic build.
His entire collection of writing has undergone constant alteration over time due to the influence of "Satyam Shivam Sundaram" on his writing. While there are lovely images of nature and beauty in the early poems, there are also delicate feelings and subtle imaginations in the second phase of poetry as well as progressivism and thinking in the last phase.
His poems are imbued with the philosophy of Aurobindo and his concern for the wellbeing of people. Neither the progressive or experimentalist critics nor the traditionalist critics ever forced Pant to submit. In his poems, he didn't refute the prevailing ideas. He responded to the accusations made against him with the poem "Meek disobedience." Ga Nightingale Sandesh Sanatan, Manav's introduction to humanity, was how he used to introduce himself.
He received prestigious awards for his contributions to Hindi literature, including the Padma Bhushan (1961), Jnanpith (1968), Sahitya Akademi, and the Soviet Land Nehru Award. Sumitranandan Pant's former home in Kausani, where he resided as a youngster, has been transformed into a museum called "Sumitranandan Pant Vithika," which bears his name. It features items from his personal collection, including apparel, original poetry manuscripts, photos, letters, and prizes. Additionally, it features a library with a selection of his personal books and books on similar topics.
6. Ram Kumar Verma
Dr. Ram Kumar Verma was a well-known Hindi poet, humorist, and comedic writer who was born on September 15, 1905, and died in 1990. He is regarded as the father of Hindi Ekki. In 1963, he received the Padma Bhushan in the categories of literature and education. His poetry has hints of "mysticism" and "shadowism." He used to go by the name "Kumar" when he was young.
Ramkumar Verma is a well-known modern Hindi author, poet, and critic. His collection of poems "Chitrarekha" won the best "Dev Award" in Hindi. Additionally, the drama "Vijayparv" won the top place at the Madhya Pradesh Governance Council's Akhil Bhartiya Sahitya Sammelan Awards for "Sapta Kiran," a single-author collection. On a special invitation from the Russian government, Ramkumar Verma has worked in education at Moscow University for over a year. The father of Hindi Ekanki, Ramkumar Varma, composed more over 150 monologues on a variety of literary, historical, and cultural topics.
Dr. Ramkumar Varma is a mystic who has researched and meditated on every facet of mysticism, according to Bhagwati Charan Varma. The ideal poetry book for that purpose would be Shri Varma's "Chitrarekha," if you wanted to comprehend it and see its true and scientific shape.
His literary adventure began from this point onward. In addition to flying the Hindi flag within the nation, Dr. Ramkumar Verma also did it abroad. In 1957, while serving as President of Moscow University, he travelled to the Soviet Union. He accepted a job as an education assistant at Nepal's Tribhuvan University in 1963. As the director of the Indian Languages Department, he was sent to Sri Lanka in 1967.
Dr. Ramkumar Verma believed the following about Hindi: ‘‘जिस देश के पास हिंदी जैसी मधुर भाषा है वह देश अंग्रेज़ी के पीछे दीवाना क्यों है? स्वतंत्र देश के नागरिकों को अपनी भाषा पर गर्व करना चाहिए। हमारी भावभूमि भारतीय होनी चाहिए। हमें जूठन की ओर नहीं ताकना चाहिए”
Dr. Ram Kumar Verma was a well-known Hindi poet, humorist, and comedic writer who was born on September 15, 1905, and died in 1990. He is regarded as the father of Hindi Ekki. In 1963, he received the Padma Bhushan in the categories of literature and education. His poetry has hints of "mysticism" and "shadowism." He used to go by the name "Kumar" when he was young.
Ramkumar Verma is a well-known modern Hindi author, poet, and critic. His collection of poems "Chitrarekha" won the best "Dev Award" in Hindi. Additionally, the drama "Vijayparv" won the top place at the Madhya Pradesh Governance Council's Akhil Bhartiya Sahitya Sammelan Awards for "Sapta Kiran," a single-author collection. On a special invitation from the Russian government, Ramkumar Verma has worked in education at Moscow University for over a year. The father of Hindi Ekanki, Ramkumar Varma, composed more over 150 monologues on a variety of literary, historical, and cultural topics.
Dr. Ramkumar Varma is a mystic who has researched and meditated on every facet of mysticism, according to Bhagwati Charan Varma. The ideal poetry book for that purpose would be Shri Varma's "Chitrarekha," if you wanted to comprehend it and see its true and scientific shape.
His literary adventure began from this point onward. In addition to flying the Hindi flag within the nation, Dr. Ramkumar Verma also did it abroad. In 1957, while serving as President of Moscow University, he travelled to the Soviet Union. He accepted a job as an education assistant at Nepal's Tribhuvan University in 1963. As the director of the Indian Languages Department, he was sent to Sri Lanka in 1967.
Dr. Ramkumar Verma believed the following about Hindi: ‘‘जिस देश के पास हिंदी जैसी मधुर भाषा है वह देश अंग्रेज़ी के पीछे दीवाना क्यों है? स्वतंत्र देश के नागरिकों को अपनी भाषा पर गर्व करना चाहिए। हमारी भावभूमि भारतीय होनी चाहिए। हमें जूठन की ओर नहीं ताकना चाहिए”
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