Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award
2 appearances
Godabarish Mohapatra
ゴダバリシュ・モハパトラ
Godabarish Mohapatra
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1898-10-01 （Kumarang near Banapur, British India (present-day Odisha, India)）
- Died
- 1965-11-25 （Unknown (Odisha, India)） age 67
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Odia
- Residence History
- Banapur (birthplace / residence) → Cuttack (Ravenshaw College / activity base)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Poet, Journalist, Educator
- Active Years
- 1930-1965
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satyabadi Bana Bidyalaya | — | — | — | 〜1921 | India (then British India) |
| Ravenshaw College (Ravenshaw University) | — | — | — | — | India (British India) |
Satyabadi Bana Bidyalaya
Period:
〜1921
Year of Graduation:
1921
Country:
India (then British India)
Studied under Godabarish Mishra
Ravenshaw College (Ravenshaw University)
Country:
India (British India)
Higher education completed (details unknown)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Odisha Sahitya Academy Award | Kanta O Phula | — | Odisha Sahitya Academy | 受賞 |
| 1962 | Odisha Sahitya Academy Award | Utha Kankala | — | Odisha Sahitya Academy | 受賞 |
| 1966 | Sahitya Akademi Award (Central Sahitya Akademi Award) | Banka O Sidha | — | Sahitya Akademi | 受賞（没後） |
Odisha Sahitya Academy Award
1959
Work:
Kanta O Phula
Organization:
Odisha Sahitya Academy
Result:
受賞
Odisha Sahitya Academy Award
1962
Work:
Utha Kankala
Organization:
Odisha Sahitya Academy
Result:
受賞
Sahitya Akademi Award (Central Sahitya Akademi Award)
1966
Work:
Banka O Sidha
Organization:
Sahitya Akademi
Result:
受賞（没後）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Magunira Shagada
1955 Short storyA short story addressing social and political themes; one of his notable works later adapted to film.
social criticismpoliticsrural life
Adaptations
- [Film] Magunira Shagada (film)
Nila Mastarani
1958 Short storyOne of his notable short stories from the 1950s; later adapted to film.
human dramasocial issues
Adaptations
- [Film] Nila Mastarani (film)
Kanta O Phula
1958 PoetryA collection of short poems containing pungent satire and political concerns. Awarded the Odisha Sahitya Academy Award in 1959.
satirepoliticssocial criticism
Banka O Sidha
PoetryA collection of short poems; this work received the Central Sahitya Akademi Award posthumously.
poetrysocial observation
He mora Kalama
1951 PoetryA poetry collection from the early 1950s featuring short poems on politics and everyday life.
politicseveryday life
Handishalare Biplaba
1952 PoetryContains satirical poems from a political perspective.
satirepolitics
Mo Khelasahi
1958 PoetryA volume of short poems; some pieces include elements aimed at younger readers.
poetrychildren's literaturesocial consciousness
Kunira Hati
1959 PoetryOne of his poetry collections from the 1950s containing short poems.
poetrysociety
Ki Katha
1961 PoetryA poetry collection from the early 1960s including social and philosophical short poems.
societyphilosophy
Desha Bidesha Upakatha
1962 Poetry / StoriesA collection of short stories and poems dealing with domestic and international events and moral tales.
moral talesinternational
Bibliography
- He mora Kalama (1951)
- Handishalare Biplaba (1952)
- Kanta O Phula (1958)
- Mo Khelasahi (1958)
- Magunira Shagada (1955)
- Nila Mastarani (1958)
- Kunira Hati (1959)
- Ki Katha (1961)
- Desha Bidesha Upakatha (1962)
- Utha Kankala
- Banka O Sidha
Adaptations
- Magunira Shagada (film adaptation)
- Nila Mastarani (film adaptation)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- pungent satireshort poems and stories interwoven with political commentaryconcise style accessible to younger readers
- Recurring Motifs
- social criticismpolitical satirerural and common people's lifechildren's education and promotion of scientific attitude
Legacy
Godabarish Mohapatra was an important figure in Odia literature for his satirical poetry and children's periodicals; through his magazine Niankhunta he engaged in political and social critique for decades. His work continued to be recognized posthumously, including a Sahitya Akademi Award.
In Popular Culture
- Several notable works were adapted into films, impacting regional cultural history.
Trivia
- Edited the satirical and political magazine Niankhunta from 1938 to 1964 (about 27 years).
- Founded the children's monthly Tuan Tuin in 1957.
- Established a high school at Banapur and served as the first secretary of the managing committee and an early teacher (circa 1930).
- Banka O Sidha received the Sahitya Akademi Award posthumously (1966).
- Short stories Magunira Shagada and Nila Mastarani were adapted into films.