Boyi Bhimanna
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Dr. Boyi Bhimanna (19 September 1911 – 16 December 2005), also transliterated as Bheemanna, Bheemana and in other ways, was a famous Telugu
poet
.
village, East Godavari
District of Andhra Pradesh
. He participated in the Quit India movement and worked as a journalist
.
and B. R. Ambedkar
. His writings reflected the angst of the down-trodden. He wore several hats such as writer, poet, journalist and academician. He was a member of the senate
of Andhra University
. He was the director of the Andhra Pradesh state translation division for some time. He wrote in English as well and his "Seventh Season," a collection of his English poetry was well received. He wrote over 70 books in total, with his "Gudiselu Kaalipothunnaayi" (literal translation: "the huts are burning") being the most popular.
List of Boyi Bhimanna Rachanalu[GangaRao.v JRF Ph.D Scholor.O.U.]
1 Gudiselu kaalipotthunnaayi
2 Naku telicina jasuva
3 Uugadulu
4 Rajakiya Verrudu Dr.khan
award for "Gudiselu Kaalipothunnaayi" in 1975. He was honoured by the Government of India
with the fourth and third highest civilian awards in the country, namely the Padma Shri
and the Padma Bhushan
in 1973 and 2001 respectively. He was awarded the title Kala Prapoorna (honorary doctorate) by the Andhra University
. From 1978 to 1984, he was a member of the Andhra Pradesh state Legislative Council
. In 1992, the Telugu University conferred a special award on him and in 1996, the state government awarded him the atma gauravam puraskaram (literal translation: Self-respect award). He received the prestigious Raja-Lakshmi Literary Award from Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation
, Chennai for the year 1991, and the Loknayak award are among the other awards he won.
and after ailing for some time, died at The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences at Hyderabad.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
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...
.
Early life
Bhimanna was born in a poor Dalit family in MamidikuduruMamidikuduru
Mamidi-kud-uru is a village and mandal in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.Boyi Bheemanna was born in Mamidikuduru village in 1911....
village, East Godavari
East Godavari
East Godavari District is a district situated on the northeast of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Its district headquarters is Kakinada. It is the second richest district in the whole country...
District of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. He participated in the Quit India movement and worked as a journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
.
Writings
He was influenced by the teachings of Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , pronounced . 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement...
and B. R. Ambedkar
B. R. Ambedkar
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar , popularly also known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, political leader, philosopher, thinker, anthropologist, historian, orator, prolific writer, economist, scholar, editor, a revolutionary and one of the founding fathers of independent India. He was also the Chairman...
. His writings reflected the angst of the down-trodden. He wore several hats such as writer, poet, journalist and academician. He was a member of the senate
Senate
A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a legislature or parliament. There have been many such bodies in history, since senate means the assembly of the eldest and wiser members of the society and ruling class...
of Andhra University
Andhra University
Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
. He was the director of the Andhra Pradesh state translation division for some time. He wrote in English as well and his "Seventh Season," a collection of his English poetry was well received. He wrote over 70 books in total, with his "Gudiselu Kaalipothunnaayi" (literal translation: "the huts are burning") being the most popular.
List of Boyi Bhimanna Rachanalu[GangaRao.v JRF Ph.D Scholor.O.U.]
1 Gudiselu kaalipotthunnaayi
2 Naku telicina jasuva
3 Uugadulu
4 Rajakiya Verrudu Dr.khan
Awards
He won several awards including the Sahitya AkademiSahitya Akademi
The Sahitya Akademi ', India's National Academy of Letters, is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of literature in the languages of India...
award for "Gudiselu Kaalipothunnaayi" in 1975. He was honoured by the Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
with the fourth and third highest civilian awards in the country, namely the Padma Shri
Padma Shri
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
and the Padma Bhushan
Padma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is awarded by the Government of India.-History:...
in 1973 and 2001 respectively. He was awarded the title Kala Prapoorna (honorary doctorate) by the Andhra University
Andhra University
Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
. From 1978 to 1984, he was a member of the Andhra Pradesh state Legislative Council
Legislative Council
A Legislative Council is the name given to the legislatures, or one of the chambers of the legislature of many nations and colonies.A Member of the Legislative Council is commonly referred to as an MLC.- Unicameral legislatures :...
. In 1992, the Telugu University conferred a special award on him and in 1996, the state government awarded him the atma gauravam puraskaram (literal translation: Self-respect award). He received the prestigious Raja-Lakshmi Literary Award from Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation
Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation
Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation is a Charitable Trust that promotes Arts, Sciences, Literature, Medicine, Journalism, Humanities and other intellectual pursuits and to honour distinguished persons in these fields. Established in 1979 in Chennai by P.V...
, Chennai for the year 1991, and the Loknayak award are among the other awards he won.
Death
He suffered from Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system...
and after ailing for some time, died at The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences at Hyderabad.