Dr. Narendra Mohan
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Narendra Mohan is an eminent Hindi
poet
, playwright and critic
, who also writes in Punjabi
.
He has also edited works of Saadat Hassan Manto.
Honoured by Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan-Sahitya Bhusan Samman and Sahityakar Samman by Hindi
Academy,Delhi. He is a literary trend-setter of two movements in Hindi Poetry called 'Vichar Kavita' and 'Lambi Kavita'.
He has published seven collections of poems, six plays, ten books of literary criticism and fifteen edited books on various themes and genres. His poems, plays and critical articles have been translated into Punjabi
, Urdu, Marathi, English
and other Indian languages.
His first job was as Lecturer in Hindi at Khalsa College, Ludhiana in 1958. Thereafter, he served in different Punjab Colleges and the Punjab Agricultural University
as Lecturer and Asst. Professor. Moved to S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Delhi in 1967, and joined as Reader in Hindi University of Delhi
(1988–2000).
He edited the literary journal Sanchetna for 5 years (1969–73).
Iss Hadsey Mein (1975), Samana Hone Par (1979), Ek Agnikand Jaghen Badalta (1983), Hatheli Par Angare Ki Tarah (1990),
Sankat Drishey Ka Nahin (1993), Ek Sulagti Khamoshi (1997, 1999), Ed Khadki Khuli He Abhi (2006), Nele Ghore Ka Sawar.(2008)
कौन पढ़ेगा ? /
रंगों की बुनावट में चमक है /
अब भी /
चमक में छिपा है कोई संदेश /
कल का /
कल के लिए /
गिरती दीवारों पर अंकित है /
एक अबूझ लिपि /
कौन पढ़ेगा /
ढहती इमारत की भाषा ? - Narendra Mohan
Collection of Poems in Punjabi
Drish Badalde Hoye
Plays in Hindi
1-Kahe Kabir Sono Bhai Sadho (1988),staged at Patna (N.S.D. Workshop),Simla(Drama Festival),Delhi SRC and Jawahar Lal Nehru University.
2-Seengdhari(1988),The play was staged at SRC,Delhi and Patiala.
3-Kalander(1991), Sangeet Natak Academy, Allahabad
Drama Festival, 1991 by Sambhav Art Group and in 1994 selected for Urdu Academy’s Annual Drama festival directed by Arvind Gaur
4-No Man's Land (1994),SRC, Delhi
by Sakshi Group
5-Abhang-Gatha,(2000)Rang Samooh, Ujjan
6-Mr. Jinnah (2005),Play staged by Asmita Theatre Group directed by Arvind Gaur
,The play Traces the psyche of Mohammad Ali Jinnah
7-Manch Andhere Mein,Staged by Rang Samooh, Ujjain.
Plays in Punjabi
Pagle (1991)
Sing Dhari (1991)
Kalander (2000)
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1-Adhunik Hindi Kavita Mein Aprastut Vidhan (1972)
2-Adhunikta Aur Samkaleen Rachna Sandarbh (1973)
3-Kavita Ki Vycharik Bhumika (1978)
4=Samkaleen Kahani Ki Pahachan (1978)
5-Adhunikta Ke Sandarbh Mein Hindi Kahani (1982)
6-Punjab Ke Lok Gatha Geet (1989)
7-Shastriya Aalochana Se Vidai (1991)
8-Samkaleen Kavita Ke Bare Main (1994)
9-Bisavin Shatabdi Ka Uttardh : Hindi Kahani (1996)
10-Rachna Ka Sach (2006)
11-Vibhajan Ki Trashdi : Bhartiya Katha Drishti (2008)
2-Adhunik Hindi Upanyas (1975)
3-Lambi Kavitaon Ka Rachana Vidhan (1976)
4-Kahin Bhee Khatam Kavita Nahin Hoti (1978)
5-Vichar Aur Lahu Ke Beech (1980)
6-Prem Chand Ka Katha Sansar (1980)
7-Vidroh Aur Sahitya (1974)
8-Sangharsh, Parivartan Aur Sahitya (1982)
9-Sikka Badal Gaya (1975)
10-Bharat Vibhajan : Urdu Ki Shrestha Kahaniyan (1984)
11-Bharat Vibhajan : Hindi Ke Shrestha Kahaniyan (1984)
12-Khoi Hooe Khushboo :Vibhajan Ki Shrestha Kahaniyan (1984)
13-Saadat Hasan Manto Ke Natak (1991)
14-Saadat Hassan Manto Ki Kahaniyan (1992)
15-Samkaleen Hindi Kahaniyan - I, II (1994, 2000)
16-Beesveen Shatabdi : Lambi Kavitayen (1996)
17=Volumes of Significant writings,Drishyanter (1985)
18-Ek Nadi Hai Rachna (1995)
19-Complete Works of Narendra Mohan (Eight Volumes).
,Directed by Hrishekesh Mukeerjee
Hindi
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poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, playwright and critic
Critic
A critic is anyone who expresses a value judgement. Informally, criticism is a common aspect of all human expression and need not necessarily imply skilled or accurate expressions of judgement. Critical judgements, good or bad, may be positive , negative , or balanced...
, who also writes in Punjabi
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
.
Biography
Mohan is known for his controversial play Mr.JinnahHe has also edited works of Saadat Hassan Manto.
Honoured by Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan-Sahitya Bhusan Samman and Sahityakar Samman by Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
Academy,Delhi. He is a literary trend-setter of two movements in Hindi Poetry called 'Vichar Kavita' and 'Lambi Kavita'.
He has published seven collections of poems, six plays, ten books of literary criticism and fifteen edited books on various themes and genres. His poems, plays and critical articles have been translated into Punjabi
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
, Urdu, Marathi, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and other Indian languages.
Educational and literary career
Mohan got his Ph.D. in Modern Hindi Poetry (Adhunik Hindi Kavita Mein Aprastut Vidhan) at Panjab University in 1966. A number of poems and articles appeared starting 1954 and by 1960, he was well known in literary circles.His first job was as Lecturer in Hindi at Khalsa College, Ludhiana in 1958. Thereafter, he served in different Punjab Colleges and the Punjab Agricultural University
Punjab Agricultural University
The Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana, Punjab is one of the State Agricultural Universities in India. It was established in 1962 and is the nation's oldest agricultural university in India, after Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. It has an...
as Lecturer and Asst. Professor. Moved to S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Delhi in 1967, and joined as Reader in Hindi University of Delhi
University of Delhi
The University of Delhi is a central university situated in Delhi, India and is funded by Government of India. Established in 1922, it offers courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Vice-President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the Chancellor of the university...
(1988–2000).
He edited the literary journal Sanchetna for 5 years (1969–73).
Published works
Collection of Poems in HindiIss Hadsey Mein (1975), Samana Hone Par (1979), Ek Agnikand Jaghen Badalta (1983), Hatheli Par Angare Ki Tarah (1990),
Sankat Drishey Ka Nahin (1993), Ek Sulagti Khamoshi (1997, 1999), Ed Khadki Khuli He Abhi (2006), Nele Ghore Ka Sawar.(2008)
कौन पढ़ेगा ? /
रंगों की बुनावट में चमक है /
अब भी /
चमक में छिपा है कोई संदेश /
कल का /
कल के लिए /
गिरती दीवारों पर अंकित है /
एक अबूझ लिपि /
कौन पढ़ेगा /
ढहती इमारत की भाषा ? - Narendra Mohan
Collection of Poems in Punjabi
Drish Badalde Hoye
Plays in Hindi
1-Kahe Kabir Sono Bhai Sadho (1988),staged at Patna (N.S.D. Workshop),Simla(Drama Festival),Delhi SRC and Jawahar Lal Nehru University.
2-Seengdhari(1988),The play was staged at SRC,Delhi and Patiala.
3-Kalander(1991), Sangeet Natak Academy, Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
Drama Festival, 1991 by Sambhav Art Group and in 1994 selected for Urdu Academy’s Annual Drama festival directed by Arvind Gaur
Arvind Gaur
Arvind Gaur , Indian theatre director, is known for his work in innovative, socially and politically relevant theatre. Gaur's plays are contemporary and thought-provoking, connecting intimate personal spheres of existence to larger social political issues...
4-No Man's Land (1994),SRC, Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
by Sakshi Group
5-Abhang-Gatha,(2000)Rang Samooh, Ujjan
6-Mr. Jinnah (2005),Play staged by Asmita Theatre Group directed by Arvind Gaur
Arvind Gaur
Arvind Gaur , Indian theatre director, is known for his work in innovative, socially and politically relevant theatre. Gaur's plays are contemporary and thought-provoking, connecting intimate personal spheres of existence to larger social political issues...
,The play Traces the psyche of Mohammad Ali Jinnah
7-Manch Andhere Mein,Staged by Rang Samooh, Ujjain.
Plays in Punjabi
Pagle (1991)
Sing Dhari (1991)
Kalander (2000)
Literary Criticism
Dr. Narendra Mohan wrote eleven books on Literary CriticismCriticism
Criticism is the judgement of the merits and faults of the work or actions of an individual or group by another . To criticize does not necessarily imply to find fault, but the word is often taken to mean the simple expression of an objection against prejudice, or a disapproval.Another meaning of...
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1-Adhunik Hindi Kavita Mein Aprastut Vidhan (1972)
2-Adhunikta Aur Samkaleen Rachna Sandarbh (1973)
3-Kavita Ki Vycharik Bhumika (1978)
4=Samkaleen Kahani Ki Pahachan (1978)
5-Adhunikta Ke Sandarbh Mein Hindi Kahani (1982)
6-Punjab Ke Lok Gatha Geet (1989)
7-Shastriya Aalochana Se Vidai (1991)
8-Samkaleen Kavita Ke Bare Main (1994)
9-Bisavin Shatabdi Ka Uttardh : Hindi Kahani (1996)
10-Rachna Ka Sach (2006)
11-Vibhajan Ki Trashdi : Bhartiya Katha Drishti (2008)
Edited Books
1-Hindi Kahani : Do Dashak Ki Yatra (1970)2-Adhunik Hindi Upanyas (1975)
3-Lambi Kavitaon Ka Rachana Vidhan (1976)
4-Kahin Bhee Khatam Kavita Nahin Hoti (1978)
5-Vichar Aur Lahu Ke Beech (1980)
6-Prem Chand Ka Katha Sansar (1980)
7-Vidroh Aur Sahitya (1974)
8-Sangharsh, Parivartan Aur Sahitya (1982)
9-Sikka Badal Gaya (1975)
10-Bharat Vibhajan : Urdu Ki Shrestha Kahaniyan (1984)
11-Bharat Vibhajan : Hindi Ke Shrestha Kahaniyan (1984)
12-Khoi Hooe Khushboo :Vibhajan Ki Shrestha Kahaniyan (1984)
13-Saadat Hasan Manto Ke Natak (1991)
14-Saadat Hassan Manto Ki Kahaniyan (1992)
15-Samkaleen Hindi Kahaniyan - I, II (1994, 2000)
16-Beesveen Shatabdi : Lambi Kavitayen (1996)
17=Volumes of Significant writings,Drishyanter (1985)
18-Ek Nadi Hai Rachna (1995)
19-Complete Works of Narendra Mohan (Eight Volumes).
Reference Books
- Books of Criticism on Narendra Mohan's Writings
- A book of Criticism entitled ;Kavita Mein Likha Etihas' : An evaluation of Narendra Mohan's Poetry edited by Dr. Sukhbir Singh (1985)
- An assessment of Narendra Mohan's Poetry entitled 'Samkaleen Sandarbh Aur Narendra Mohan Ki Kavita' written by Dr. Gurcharan Singh (1995)
- An assessment of Narendra Mohan's poetry, plays and criticism entitled ' 'Narendra Mohan : Srijan Aur Samvad' edited by Dr. Virendra Singh (1995)
- An assessment of Narendra Mohan's long poems entitled ' Lambi Kavitaen Aur Narendra Mohan' edited by Dr. Ramesh Soni (1999)
- Natakai Sabat Aur Narendra Mohan, edited by Dr. Gurcharan Singh (2000)
- Srijan Ke Aainey Mein Narendra Mohan edited by Dr. Subash Chaudhary (2001)
- Rang Shabad Shilpi : Narendra Mohan edited by Dr. Arun Patil, (2003)
- Natakkar Narendra Mohan edited by Dr. Shivaji Devare (2003)
- Narendra Mohan : Lambi Kavitaion Ke Bahane by Dr. Rajni Bala (2006)
TV Serial
Dr. Narendra Mohan Scripted Ujala ki aur Hindi serial for Indian DoordarshanDoorDarshan
Doordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster, a division of Prasar Bharati. It is one of the largest broadcasting organizations in India in terms of the infrastructure of studios and transmitters. Recently, it has also started Digital Terrestrial Transmitters. On September 15, 2009,...
,Directed by Hrishekesh Mukeerjee
Awards and honours
- Shiromoni Sahityakar 1995, HonourHonourHonour or honor is an abstract concept entailing a perceived quality of worthiness and respectability that affects both the social standing and the self-evaluation of an individual or corporate body such as a family, school, regiment or nation...
by Punjab Govt.
- Hindi Academy, DelhiDelhiDelhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
award on his playPlay (theatre)A play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of scripted dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading. There are rare dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, who have had little preference whether their plays were performed...
'Kahe Kabir Suno Bhai Sadho'.
- First Prize on his Collection of poems 'Iss Hadsy Mein' by Language Deptt. Punjab.
- All India Award by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India on his books of criticism 'Samkaleen Kahani Ki Pahchan.
- HaryanaHaryanaHaryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
Sahitya Academi's award on his book of criticism 'Kavita Ki Vycharik Bhumika'.
- First Prize on a book of criticism 'Adhunikta Aur Samkaleen Rachana Sandarbh' by language Deptt. Punjab.
- First Prize on a book of criticism 'Adhunikta Ke Sanadarbh Mein Hindi Kahani' by Hindi Sansthan, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.
- First Prize on a collection of poems 'Samana Hone Par' by Language Deptt., Punjab.
- Honoured by Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan. : Sahitya Bhusan Samman.
- Sahityakar Samman by Hindi Academy, DelhiDelhiDelhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
.