Chandrakant bakshi biography of mahatma
Chandrakant Bakshi
Gujarati writer
Chandrakant Bakshi | |
|---|---|
Bakshi at Kolkata, | |
| Born | ()20 August Palanpur, Gujarat, India |
| Died | 25 March () (aged&#;73) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable works | Paralysis () |
| Spouse | Bakula Bakshi |
| Children | Reeva |
Chandrakant Keshavlal Bakshi was an Indian Gujarati-language author from Gujarat, India and a former Sheriff of Mumbai.
He was known for his bold and new concepts in writing during his time in Gujarati literature. He is also addressed as Bakshi or Bakshibabu. Born in Palanpur, he completed higher education and had a business in Calcutta. He started writing there and later moved to Mumbai for his teaching career.
Chandrakant bakshi biography of mahatma gandhi He was born into a Gujarati Jain family in the year Syam Sudhakar. Novels [ edit ]. He never apologized, though he was asked to do so.He wrote books, and wrote extensively in newspaper columns.
Life
Chandrakant Bakshi was born on 20 August at Palanpur (now in Banaskantha district, Gujarat).[1] He was second child of Keshavlal Bakshi and Chanchalben, a Gujarati Jain family. He completed his primary education in Palanpur.
He completed a Bachelor of Arts in from St. Xavier's College, Calcutta. He moved to Calcutta (now Kolkata) where he studied for an LL.B. in and an M.A. in History in [2]
He was in the textile business for twelve years and had a garment shop in Calcutta. He wrote his first short story Makan Nu Bhut (Ghost of the House) at this shop.
Biography of mahatma gandhi Rediff News. Vaikom Muhammad Basheer Views: He married Bakula, who died in He freely borrowed words and phrases from Hindi, Urdu and English in his works.He published his first book Padgha Doobi Gaya (Sunken Echoes) in [3] In , he moved to Mumbai and settled there and started teaching history at Raheja College. He joined Mithibai College as a professor of history and politics from to He also taught postgraduate students at the University of Bombay and was its senate member.
He was the principal of L. S. Rajani Arts and Commerce College from to and retired from there. Later he accepted writing and journalism as his career. He wrote columns for several dailies and magazines. He also served as an adviser to Divya Bhaskar daily.[1][2]
He was appointed to the ceremonial post of Sheriff of Mumbai in by the Government of Maharashtra.[3] He died on 25 March in Ahmedabad following a heart attack.[1][4][5]
Writing
Style
Bakshi prepared only one draft for his writings.
Biography of Chandrakant Bakshi Saraswathi Amma. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in from St. Archived from the original on 26 May But Bakshi was a trendsetter who could upset his critics through words and inspire young minds.His language was a mix-up of Gujarati and Urdu words. His novels and stories had impact of existentialism, his characters are suffering and frustrated yet surviving. Ekra () is one such example. In his novels, the story was a chief element.
Books by Chandrakant Bakshi (Author of Paralysis) - Goodreads: Your Name. Download as PDF Printable version. Born in Palanpur , he completed higher education and had a business in Calcutta. Kumar Vishwas Views:
He rejected social and literary taboos in his novels but his works were concerned for readers. He freely borrowed words and phrases from Hindi, Urdu and English in his works.[6] He wrote historical fiction like Atitvan and Ayanvritta. His short stories have themes like complexities of urban life, emotional outbursts, and the atmosphere of war.
He wrote extensively on history and culture. According to Rediff, his writing was 'sharp and brutal' when he criticised people he disliked. His biography Bakshinama was partially published in serialised form in Gujarati daily Samkalin. Some parts were not published due to its violent imagery like urinating on the dead body of his enemy.[4][5]
Works
He is best known for his sixth novel Paralysis published in , which revolves around protagonist Professor Shah who becomes paralyzed and reminisces about his past life events in hospital.
The novel is translated in Marathi, English and Russian. Another well known non-fiction book he authored is મહાજાતિ ગુજરાતી (Gujarati - A great race), a book on the traditions, characteristics and behavior of the various castes of Gujarat.
He authored books, including 17 books on history and culture, 26 novels, 15 collections of short stories, six books on politics, eight travelogues, two plays and 25 books on varied subjects, besides his autobiography Bakshinama.[1][5]
He has also written extensively in newspapers and 15 of his books have been translated into Hindi, Marathi, English and other languages.[1][4][5]
His works are as follows:[5][7]
Short stories
| Name | Year | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Pyar | Love | |
| Ek sanjh ni mulaquat | Meeting at one evening | |
| Mira | ||
| Mashal | Lamp | |
| Kramashaha | To be continued | |
| Ketlic American vartao | Some American stories | |
| Bakshini ketlic vartao | Some stories by Bakshi | |
| Pashchim | West | |
| Aajni soviet vartao | Soviet stories of today | |
| Chandrakant bakshi ni shreshth vartao | Greatest stories by Chandrakant Bakshi | |
| vartao-1 | stories-First part | |
| vartao-2 | stories-Second part | |
| Chandrakant bakshi&#;: Sadabahar vartao | Chandrakant Bakshi&#;: Evergreen stories | |
| Bakshi ni vartao(Akademi) | has not been published | Stories of Bakshi(Academy) |
| Kutti | Bitch (female dog) |
Novels
| Name | Year | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Padgha dubi gaya | Sunken Echoes | |
| Roma | Roma | |
| Ekaltana kinara | Shores of Solitude | |
| Aakar | Shapes | |
| Ek ane Ek | One and one | |
| Paralysis | Paralysis | |
| Jatakkatha | Jataka Tales | |
| Honeymoon | Honeymoon | |
| Ayanvrutt | The Equator, Transition of events from Prehistoric to Historic era spanning over 10, years narrated in fictional style | |
| Atitavan | In the Timberland of Ancient Time, a sequel to Ayanvrutt, yet another novel blending fiction and historical account | |
| Lagnani aagli rate | On the night prior to marriage | |
| Zindani | The prison | |
| Surkhab | Pelican | |
| Aakashe kahyu | Sky told | |
| Reef Marina | Reef Marina | |
| Yatra no ant (translated) | End of the tour | |
| Dishatarang | Wave of the direction | |
| Baki raat | Remaining night | |
| Hatheli par Badbaki | Deduction on palm | |
| Hu, Konarak Shah | I, Konarak Shah | |
| Lili nasoma Pankhar | Translated as "Lost Illusions", literally meaning Autumn in every leaf, translated as पतझड हर पत्ते में in Hindi | |
| Vansh | Descent | |
| Priy Nikki | Dear Nikki | |
| Chorus | ||
| Maru naam taru naam | My name Your name | |
| Samkaal | Contemporaneous |
Columns
He wrote weekly columns in several Gujarati newspapers and magazines including Divya Bhaskar, Gujarat Samachar, Sandesh, Mid-Day, Chitralekha.[citation needed]
Adaptations
His popular short story 'એક સાંજની મુલાકાત ' (One evening visit) was adapted into a telefilm "Ek Shaam Ki Mulakaat" by Tigmanshu Dhulia.
It was the first episode of acclaimed Indian television series Star Bestsellers, aired on Star Plus in – The main leads were played by Irrfan Khan and Tisca Chopra.
Controversies
His short story Kutti was banned by the Government of Gujarat and an arrest warrant was issued against him; so he fought a court case against the government.
They later withdrew all charges against him.[4][3][5]
He criticised Indian politician, Bal Thackeray in his column and was asked to apologise by Thackeray's party members. He refused and never did.[4]
In popular culture
His autobiography Bakshinama was adapted into a Gujarati play, Hu Chandrakant Bakshi, by Shishir Ramavat.
It was directed by Manoj Shah and starred Pratik Gandhi in the lead role.[8]
Personal life
He married Bakula, who died in Their daughter Reeva Bakshi lives in Ahmedabad.[1][4] His elder brother Lalit and younger brother Bakul, a retired I. A. S. officer, are also columnists.