Gunvant Shah
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Gunvant Shah also known as Dr Gunvant B Shah, (born in 1937, at Rander in Surat
, India
) is a noted thinker, writer and columnist. He is the recipient of Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak
in 1997, founded by Gujarat Sahitya Sabha
and considered the highest literary award in Gujarati literature
.
, in Gujarat state, in India
on March 12, 1937. He has studied at Surat
and Vadodara
.
. He currently writes in Divya Bhaskar, a leading Gujarati
newspaper and Navneet Samarpan, a leading Gujarati
magazine. Mr Gunvant Shah belongs to that category of writers who toe the government line. Of late, he is under fire for openly subscribing to fake encounters in Gujarat and writing pieces defending perpetrators of crime. Known journalist Urvish Kothari wrote a good piece criticising Mr Gunvant Shah for toeing Government of Gujarats line.
Surat
Surat , also known as Suryapur, is the commercial capital city of the Indian state of Gujarat. Surat is India's Eighth most populous city and Ninth-most populous urban agglomeration. It is also administrative capital of Surat district and one of the fastest growing cities in India. The city proper...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
) is a noted thinker, writer and columnist. He is the recipient of Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak
Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak
Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak , also known as the Ranjitram gold medal was founded by Gujarat Sahitya Sabha and is considered the highest literary award in Gujarati literature...
in 1997, founded by Gujarat Sahitya Sabha
Gujarat Sahitya Sabha
Gujarat Sahitya Sabha, originally called the Social and Literary Association is a literary institution for the promotion of Gujarati literature located in the city of Ahmedabad, India. It was founded by Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta in 1898...
and considered the highest literary award in Gujarati literature
Gujarati literature
The history of Gujarati literature may be traced to 1000 AD, and this literature has flourished since then to the present. It is unique in having almost no patronage from a ruling dynasty, other than its composers...
.
Early life and education
Gunvant B Shah, was born in Rander, SuratSurat
Surat , also known as Suryapur, is the commercial capital city of the Indian state of Gujarat. Surat is India's Eighth most populous city and Ninth-most populous urban agglomeration. It is also administrative capital of Surat district and one of the fastest growing cities in India. The city proper...
, in Gujarat state, in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
on March 12, 1937. He has studied at Surat
Surat
Surat , also known as Suryapur, is the commercial capital city of the Indian state of Gujarat. Surat is India's Eighth most populous city and Ninth-most populous urban agglomeration. It is also administrative capital of Surat district and one of the fastest growing cities in India. The city proper...
and Vadodara
Vadodara
Vadodara formerly known as Baroda is the third most populated city in the Indian State of Gujarat . It is one of the four cities with the population of over 1 million...
.
Teaching
- He has taught as a LecturerLecturerLecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
and ReaderReader (academic rank)The title of Reader in the United Kingdom and some universities in the Commonwealth nations like Australia and New Zealand denotes an appointment for a senior academic with a distinguished international reputation in research or scholarship...
in the Maharaja Sayajirao University of BarodaMaharaja Sayajirao University of BarodaThe Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, commonly referred as M. S. University , is a university in the city of Vadodara, in Gujarat state, India...
at VadodaraVadodaraVadodara formerly known as Baroda is the third most populated city in the Indian State of Gujarat . It is one of the four cities with the population of over 1 million...
during 1961-72. - He has also acted as a visiting Professor to the University of MichiganUniversity of MichiganThe University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
, USA in the year 1967-68. - He has served as a ProfessorProfessorA professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
and Head of Department of Education, Technical Teachers’ Training Institute, Madras (now known as ChennaiChennaiChennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
) during 1972-73. - He has served as a ProfessorProfessorA professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
at SNDT Women's UniversitySNDT Women's UniversityShreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University is a women's university in the city of Mumbai, India. The university headquarters are situated at Churchgate in South Mumbai, while the main campus is in Santacruz–Juhu area of Mumbai. SNDT has three campuses: two in Mumbai and one in...
, Bombay (now known as MumbaiMumbaiMumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
) in 1973-74. - He has also worked as a ProfessorProfessorA professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
and Head of Department of Education, South Gujarat University, SuratSuratSurat , also known as Suryapur, is the commercial capital city of the Indian state of Gujarat. Surat is India's Eighth most populous city and Ninth-most populous urban agglomeration. It is also administrative capital of Surat district and one of the fastest growing cities in India. The city proper...
.
Philosophical Books
- Mahant, Mullah, Padri, 1999.
- Krishnanu Jivansangit (means 'Rhythm of Lord KrishnaKrishnaKrishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...
's life') . - Astitvano Utsav (means 'Celebration of existence')
- Bhagavananee Tapal (means 'Letter of God')
- Secular Murabbo
- Mahamanav Mahavir
- Gunvant Shah Sathe Shabde Shabde Setubandh
- Kabira Khada Bajarme
- Man Na Meghdhanush
- Maro Tya Sudhi Jivo
- Karunamurti Buddha
- Patangiya Ni Amrutyatra
- Patangiya Ni Akashyatra
- Sabko Sanmati De Bhagwan
- Ramayan Manavtanu Mahakavya
- Sambhavami Kshane Kshane
- Tahuko
- Gandhi Na Chashma
- Gandhi Ni Ghadiyal
- Ishwar Alla Tere Nam
- Shakyata Na Shilpi Shri Arvind
- Secular Mijaj
Essay Collection
- Batrise Kothe Diva
- Cactus Flower
- Cardiogram
- Dhai Akshar Prem Ka
- Ekant Na Akash Ma
- Kokarvarno Tadko
- Nirakh Ne Gagan Ma
- Parodhiye Kalrav
- Ran To Lilachham
- Silence Zone
- Vagda Ne Taras Tahukani
- Vicharo Na Vrundavanma
- Zakal Bhina Parijat
- Viratne Hindole
- Vrukshmandirni Chhayama
Current Life
He currently stays at "TAHUKO", Jai Prakash Narayan Road (also known as Old Padra Road or Juna Padra Road) in VadodaraVadodara
Vadodara formerly known as Baroda is the third most populated city in the Indian State of Gujarat . It is one of the four cities with the population of over 1 million...
. He currently writes in Divya Bhaskar, a leading Gujarati
Gujarati language
Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. It is derived from a language called Old Gujarati which is the ancestor language of the modern Gujarati and Rajasthani languages...
newspaper and Navneet Samarpan, a leading Gujarati
Gujarati language
Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. It is derived from a language called Old Gujarati which is the ancestor language of the modern Gujarati and Rajasthani languages...
magazine. Mr Gunvant Shah belongs to that category of writers who toe the government line. Of late, he is under fire for openly subscribing to fake encounters in Gujarat and writing pieces defending perpetrators of crime. Known journalist Urvish Kothari wrote a good piece criticising Mr Gunvant Shah for toeing Government of Gujarats line.
Awards and recognition
- Ranjitram Suvarna ChandrakRanjitram Suvarna ChandrakRanjitram Suvarna Chandrak , also known as the Ranjitram gold medal was founded by Gujarat Sahitya Sabha and is considered the highest literary award in Gujarati literature...
, highest literary award in Gujarati literatureGujarati literatureThe history of Gujarati literature may be traced to 1000 AD, and this literature has flourished since then to the present. It is unique in having almost no patronage from a ruling dynasty, other than its composers...
in 1997. - He has represented India at the UNESCOUNESCOThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
Seminar in LeipzigLeipzigLeipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
, East GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
in 1979 . - He was a consultant to Asian Development BankAsian Development BankThe Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank established on 22 August 1966 to facilitate economic development of countries in Asia...
, ManilaManilaManila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
for education in BangladeshBangladeshBangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
during 1984-85.
Further reading
- Guftagoo Gunvant Shah Sahte (Gujarati), by Amisha Shah, Publisher: R.R. Sheth and Co.. ISBN 8189919156. (Conversation with Gunvant Shah)