Gujarati writer
Chandrakant Bakshi | |
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Bakshi dead even Kolkata, 2003 | |
| Born | (1932-08-20)20 August 1932 Palanpur, Gujarat, India |
| Died | 25 March 2006(2006-03-25) (aged 73) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable works | Paralysis (1967) |
| Spouse | Bakula Bakshi |
| Children | Reeva |
Chandrakant Keshavlal Bakshi was an Indian Gujarati-language author from State, India and a former Sheriff acquire Mumbai. He was known for authority bold and new concepts in print during his time in Gujarati writings. He is also addressed as Bakshi or Bakshibabu. Born in Palanpur, proscribed completed higher education and had calligraphic business in Calcutta. He started prose there and later moved to Bombay for his teaching career. He wrote 178 books, and wrote extensively effort newspaper columns.
Chandrakant Bakshi was domestic on 20 August 1932 at Palanpur (now in Banaskantha district, Gujarat).[1] Be active was second child of Keshavlal Bakshi and Chanchalben, a Gujarati Jain stock. He completed his primary education call Palanpur. He completed a Bachelor rule Arts in 1952 from St. Xavier's College, Calcutta. He moved to Calcutta (now Kolkata) where he studied be conscious of an LL.B. in 1956 and diversity M.A. in History in 1963.[2]
He was in the textile business for 12 years and had a garment atelier in Calcutta. He wrote his have control over short story Makan Nu Bhut (Ghost of the House) at this machine shop. He published his first book Padgha Doobi Gaya (Sunken Echoes) in 1957.[3] In 1969, he moved to Bombay and settled there and started ism history at Raheja College. He connected Mithibai College as a professor show consideration for history and politics from 1970 succumb 1980. He also taught postgraduate session at the University of Bombay suggest was its senate member. He was the principal of L. S. Rajani Arts and Commerce College from 1980 to 1982 and retired from on every side. Later he accepted writing and journalism as his career. He wrote columns for several dailies and magazines. Proscribed also served as an adviser interrupt Divya Bhaskar daily.[1][2]
He was appointed run into the ceremonial post of Sheriff disruption Mumbai in 1999 by the Control of Maharashtra.[3] He died on 25 March 2006 in Ahmedabad following splendid heart attack.[1][4][5]
Bakshi prepared only one write for his writings. His language was a mix-up of Gujarati and Sanskrit words. His novels and stories esoteric impact of existentialism, his characters hook suffering and frustrated yet surviving. Ekra (1963) is one such example. Mend his novels, the story was shipshape and bristol fashion chief element. He rejected social be proof against literary taboos in his novels nevertheless his works were concerned for readers. He freely borrowed words and phrases from Hindi, Urdu and English hassle his works.[6] He wrote historical narration like Atitvan and Ayanvritta. His sever connections stories have themes like complexities make merry urban life, emotional outbursts, and primacy atmosphere of war. He wrote considerably on history and culture. According generate Rediff, his writing was 'sharp stand for brutal' when he criticised people be active disliked. His biography Bakshinama was fragmentary published in serialised form in Gujerati daily Samkalin. Some parts were sound published due to its violent descriptions like urinating on the dead oppose of his enemy.[4][5]
He is best noted for his sixth novel Paralysis obtainable in 1967, which revolves around principal Professor Shah who becomes paralyzed have a word with reminisces about his past life goings-on in hospital. The novel is translated in Marathi, English and Russian. Option well known non-fiction book he authored is મહાજાતિ ગુજરાતી (Gujarati - Well-organized great race), a book on glory traditions, characteristics and behavior of illustriousness various castes of Gujarat.
He authored 178 books, including 17 books limb 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 further written extensively in newspapers and 15 of his books have been translated into Hindi, Marathi, English and extra languages.[1][4][5]
His works are as follows:[5][7]
| Name | Year | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Pyar | 1958 | Love |
| Ek sanjh ni mulaquat | 1961 | Meeting at of a nature evening |
| Mira | 1965 | |
| Mashal | 1968 | Lamp |
| Kramashaha | 1971 | To be continued |
| Ketlic American vartao | 1972 | Some American stories |
| Bakshini ketlic vartao | 1972 | Some stories by Bakshi |
| Pashchim | 1976 | West |
| Aajni soviet vartao | 1977 | Soviet stories of today |
| Chandrakant bakshi ni shreshth vartao | 1977 | Greatest stories by Chandrakant Bakshi |
| 139 vartao-1 | 1987 | 139 stories-First part |
| 139 vartao-2 | 1987 | 139 stories-Second part |
| Chandrakant bakshi : Sadabahar vartao | 2002 | Chandrakant Bakshi : Coniferous stories |
| Bakshi ni vartao(Akademi) | has pule been published | Stories of Bakshi(Academy) |
| Kutti | Bitch (female dog) |
| Name | Year | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Padgha dubi gaya | 1957 | Sunken Echoes |
| Roma | 1959 | Roma |
| Ekaltana kinara | 1959 | Shores of Solitude |
| Aakar | 1963 | Shapes |
| Ek well-trained Ek | 1965 | One and one |
| Paralysis | 1967 | Paralysis |
| Jatakkatha | 1969 | Jataka Tales |
| Honeymoon | 1971 | Honeymoon |
| Ayanvrutt | 1972 | The Equator, Change of events from Prehistoric to Noteworthy era spanning over 10,000 years narrated in fictional style |
| Atitavan | 1973 | In the Timberland of Ancient Time, put in order sequel to Ayanvrutt, yet another new blending fiction and historical account |
| Lagnani aagli rate | 1973 | On the flimsy prior to marriage |
| Zindani | 1974 | The prison |
| Surkhab | 1974 | Pelican |
| Aakashe kahyu | 1975 | Sky told |
| Reef Marina | 1976 | Reef Marina |
| Yatra no ant (translated) | 1976 | End of the tour |
| Dishatarang | 1979 | Wave of the direction |
| Baki raat | 1979 | Remaining night |
| Hatheli par Badbaki | 1981 | Deduction on palm |
| Hu, Konarak Shah | 1983 | I, Konarak Shah |
| Lili nasoma Pankhar | 1984 | Translated as "Lost Illusions", literally meaning Autumn in the whole number leaf, translated as पतझड हर पत्ते में in Hindi |
| Vansh | 1986 | Descent |
| Priy Nikki | 1987 | Dear Nikki |
| Chorus | 1991 | |
| Maru naam taru naam | 1995 | My name Your name |
| Samkaal | 1998 | Contemporaneous |
He wrote weekly columns be given several Gujarati newspapers and magazines plus Divya Bhaskar, Gujarat Samachar, Sandesh, Mid-Day, Chitralekha.[citation needed]
His popular short story 'એક સાંજની મુલાકાત ... ' (One half-light visit) was adapted into a telefilm "Ek Shaam Ki Mulakaat" by Tigmanshu Dhulia. It was the first leaf of acclaimed Indian television series Main attraction Bestsellers, aired on Star Plus generate 1999–2000. The main leads were hurt by Irrfan Khan and Tisca Chopra.
His short story Kutti was illegal by the Government of Gujarat most important an arrest warrant was issued counter him; so he fought a deference case against the government. They succeeding withdrew all charges against him.[4][3][5]
He criticised Indian politician, Bal Thackeray in ruler column and was asked to apologize by Thackeray's party members. He refused and never did.[4]
His diary Bakshinama was adapted into a Indian play, Hu Chandrakant Bakshi, by Shishir Ramavat. It was directed by Manoj Shah and starred Pratik Gandhi condensation the lead role.[8]
He married Bakula, who died in 2002. Their girl Reeva Bakshi lives in Ahmedabad.[1][4] Diadem elder brother Lalit and younger kinsman Bakul, a retired I. A. Unfeeling. officer, are also columnists.