Parvati Prasad Baruva (1904–1964) was a noted poet, lyricist, and dramatist: an icon of Assamese literature and the culture of Assam.[1] Known for his simple and sensitive use of the Assamese language, he is popularly known as the Geetikavi;[2] the lyrical poet of Assam. He was also one of the early pioneering filmmakers of Assamese cinema.
Parvati Prasad Baruva | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 August 1904 Sibsagar, Assam |
| Died | 7 June 1964 (aged 59) |
| Pen name | Geetikavi |
| Language | Assamese |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Padma Kumari |
| Children | Santvana, Bandana, Pranavi Ram, Kalpana, Manavi Ram, Bharavi Ram and Arpana |
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Biography
editHe was born on 19 August 1904 near the banks of the Dikhow river in Sibsagar, Assam to Radhika Prasad Baruva and Himala Devi.[3][4] Parvati Prasad's great-grandfather Jaduram Deka Baruva wrote the first bilingual Assamese dictionary in 1839.[5]
Parvati Prasad graduated in philosophy from Kolkata's Scottish Church College as a graduating student of the University of Calcutta.[6] During his sojourn in Kolkata, he would watch plays, dance dramas (or Rabindra Nritya Natyas) and other musical events based on the works of Rabindranath Tagore. These experiences helped to further hone his creativity as a music composer later.[6]
Works
editParvati Prasad, at the age of ten, for the first time, played the part of 'Joymoti', in a play staged by the local theater group. In 1921, he started a hand written monthly magazine called Jhupitora.
Cinema
edit- He directed the fourth Assamese movie Rupohi which was released in 1941. He also composed the music for this film.
Poetry and music
edit- Bhonga Tukarir Sur (?): book of poems
- Gungunani (?): published book of songs; including Pujo Aha, Nobolo Tuk, and Tor Nai Je Bondhuwa Baat
- Luiti (?): published book of bongeets about the river Luit; including Luitor Saporit Kore Naworiya
- Sukula Dawor Oi Kohuwa Phul (?): published book of songs about the seasons of autumn (fall); including Sarodi Sandhiyar Jonaki Mel
- Lakhhimi (?): dance drama
- Sonar Soleng (?): dance drama
Dramas
edit- ‘Lakhimi’ and
- ‘Sonar Soleng'.
Translations and awards
editBaruwa's poetry has been translated into Hindi, English and may other Indian languages.[7] English translation of his poems by Paromita Das under the titles "If Life Be Lost" and "Life Awakens" was conferred with Sahitya Akademi Golden Jubilee Literary Translation Award in 2007.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Parvati Prasad Baruva - an iconic voice of Assam, India-north-east.com
- ^ "Parvati Prasad Baruva". Srimanta.net. 7 June 1964. Archived from the original on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ^ Aparoopa Dutta-Ladva (19 August 1904). "Parvati Prasad Baruva". Geetikavi.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ^ Bipuljyoti Saikia (7 June 1964). "Bipuljyoti Saikia's Homepage : Authors & Poets - Parvati Prasad Baruva". Oocities.org. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ^ Aparoopa Dutta-Ladva. "Parvati Prasad Baruva". Geetikavi.com. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ^ a b Parvati Prasad Baruva
- ^ Das, Paromita. Geetikavi : Poetry of Parvati Prasad Baruva. Guwahati: Papyrus Books. ISBN 978-93-812872-1-7.
- ^ Sahitya Akademi. "Sahitya Akademi Golden Jubilee Translation Prize Winners". jstor.org. Retrieved 19 June 2021.