Adam Gondvi (born Ram Nath Singh; 22 October 1947 – 18 December 2011)[1][2] was an Indian poet from Atta Paraspur, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.[1][3] He wrote poetry in Hindi, highlighting the plight of marginalized castes, Dalits, impoverished people.[2] He was born in a poor farmer family that surprisingly had considerable arable land. Gondvi's poetry was known for social commentary, scathing view of corrupt politicians and revolutionary in nature.[1][2]
Adam Gondvi | |
|---|---|
| Native name | अदम गोंडवी |
| Born | Ram Nath Singh 22 October 1947 Atta Paraspur, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh |
| Died | 18 December 2011 (aged 64) Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | Hindi, Awadhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable awards | Dushyant Kumar award in 1998 |
In 1998, Madhya Pradesh government awarded him with Dushyant Kumar Prize.[1] In 2007 he was awarded Maati Ratan Samman by Shaheed Shodha Sansthan for his contributions to Awadhi/Hindi. [4]
Gondvi died on 18 December 2011 in Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow due to stomach ailments.[2][3]
His poetry collections Dharti Ki Satah Par (Surface of the earth) and Samay Se Muthbhed (Encounter with time) are quite popular.[1][3]
Some of his well-known poems are -
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Poet Ram Nath Singh, popularly known as Adam Gondvi passed away in Lucknow". Jagranjosh.com. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ a b c d "अदम गोंडवीः विद्रोह की रोशनाई से लिखा बेबाक कलाम". aajtak.intoday.in (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ a b c "कुछ इस तरह थी गोंडवी की राजनीति पर कटाक्ष". hindi.oneindia.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "जन-जन के कवि अदम गोंडवी". Dainik Jagran. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Hindisamay.com: अदम गोंडवी की कविताएँ :: Poem by Adam Gondvi". hindisamay.com. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "\'मैं चमारों की गली तक ले चलूंगा आपको\'". aajtak.intoday.in (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 October 2016.