Moti Prakash (15 May 1931 – 4 August 2015) was an Indian writer in the Sindhi language. He was one of the best known poets of the post- partition Sindhi literature. He died on 4 August 2015 in Mumbai, India.[1]
Moti Prakash | |
|---|---|
| Born | Moti Lal 15 May 1931 Daro, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Died | 4 August 2015 (aged 84) Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Poet, writer, Educationalist |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Doctor of Philosophy, in Sindhi |
Early life
editPrakash's father Sukhramdas was a postmaster. Moti Prakash had his primary education from his native village Daro and neighboring town Jati. He received his bachelor's degree each in arts and education and doctorate in Sindhi.[2][3] From his early age he was fond of reading poetry and children literature.[4]
Literary career
editHe had contributed to other genres, such as short story, drama, and novel, critical essay, literary sketches and journalistic columns in a few newspapers. He possessed a keen interest in the education of Sindhi children. He joined K.J. Khilnani High School at Mumbai, where he rose to the position of principal. Then he moved to Dubai to manage The Indian High School, Dubai, from where he retired as a rector.[5][6]
Publications
edit- 1. 'Aau Ta Choryoon Chung' (Let us play the fiddle), Poems, 1959.
- 2. 'Andhero Ujalo' (Light & darkness), Novel, 1963.
- 3. 'Gulran Ja Geet' (Songs for budding kids), Children's literature, 1963.
- 4. 'Chininga Vich Choley' (Sparks in my lap), Poems 1983.
- 5. 'Dithe Deenh Thyam' (Have not seen you for a long), Character Sketches, 1986.
- 6. 'Se Sabh Sandhyum Saah Seen' (All are hidden in my heart), Travelogue, 1987.
As dramatist
editPrakash was a founder Secretary of 'Sindhu Kala Mandir', which was established with the object of staging Sindhi full length / one act plays. In addition, he also produced about 250 plays & features for AIR during his tenure with AIR from 1956 to 1977. Prakash also wrote the following Three-Act-plays:
- 1. ‘Raat Hik Toofan Ji’ (Stormy night), 1971.
- 2. 'Anja Ta Maan Nandhri Ahyam (I am still a small kid), 1962.[7]
Death
editPrakash died on 4 August 2015 in Mumbai, India.
References
edit- ^ "سنڌي شخصيتون: شري موتي پرڪاش- نور سنڌي". sindhipeoples.blogspot.ca.
- ^ "Dr. Moti Prakash (ڊاڪٽر موتي پرڪاش) - SindhiToday.com". sindhitoday.com. 16 August 2015.
- ^ "موتي پرڪاش، سنڌ جو جلاوطن شهزادو". affairnews.com.
- ^ "Dr. Moti Prakash : Sindhi Writer Poet: Biography: Indian Institute of Sindhology: Sindhi Song – The Sindhu World". thesindhuworld.com.
- ^ "ڊاڪٽر موتي پرڪاش : هند ۾ سنڌي ادب جو ستارو". sindhsalamat.com. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ "Life Sketch ~ Dr. Moti Prakash – Famous Sindhi Writer-Poet- Educationist (15th May'1931–4th Aug' 2015)". wordpress.com. 4 August 2015.
- ^ "Promoters & Preservers of Sindhyat". sindhisangat.com.