Bhawani Mishra Prasad | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 March 1913 Tigaria, Central Provinces, British India |
| Died | 20 February 1983 (aged 69) Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | poet and author |
Bhawani Prasad Mishra (29 March 1913 – 20 February 1985) was a Hindi poet and author. He was honoured with Sahitya Akademi Award in 1972 for his book Buni Hui Rassi.[1]
Born on 29 March 1913 in the village Tigaria of Hoshangabad district in erstwhile Central Province of British India. Bhawani Bhai lived for a long time in Delhi but died on 20 February 1985 amidst his family members at Narsinghpur town of Madhya Pradesh where he had gone to attend a marriage function.[2]
Works
Some of the notable works of Mishr are-
- Ye kohare mere haainn
- Trikaal sandhyaaah,
- Tus ki aag,
- Kuchh neeti kuchh rajneethtti,
- Idaṃ na mam,
- Geetfarosh,
- Buni hui rassi.
- Kathputli kavita.
- Satpuda ke ghane jungle (poem)
- Pahila pain (poem)
- Ghar ki yaad (poem)
- Sannataa (poem)
Criticism
A Gandhian in thought and deeds, Mishr was deeply disturbed by the so-called effects of colonization in the country. He used to say it a kind of poisoned sweet in the garb of present English education system of India.[3]
External links
- Poems by Bhavani Prasad Mishra
- Photo and books of Bhawani Prasad Mishra
- Introduction of Bhawani Prasad Mishra