Narmad Suvarna Chandrak (Narmad Gold Medal)
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Edition 53 (1992) Winner
Ravindra Parekh
ラヴィンドラ・パレーク
Ravindra Parekh
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1946-11-21 （Kalwada village (now in Valsad district, Gujarat), India）
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Gujarati, Hindi, English
Career
- Occupations
- short story writer, novelist, playwright, poet, literary critic, translator, bank employee (former)
- Active Years
- 1970-
- Affiliations
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad, Union Bank of India
- Memberships
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad (served as vice-chairman)
- Influenced
- Dhwanil Parekh (son, poet)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veer Narmad South Gujarat University | Faculty of Science | Chemistry and Physics | BSc | 1960s | India |
| Veer Narmad South Gujarat University | Faculty of Arts | Gujarati and Psychology | BA | 1970s | India |
| Veer Narmad South Gujarat University | Faculty of Arts / Faculty of Law | Gujarati and Hindi, Law | MA / LL.B. | 1970s | India |
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Faculty of Science
/ Chemistry and Physics
Degree:
BSc
Period:
1960s
Year of Graduation:
1969
Country:
India
Studied in Surat; specific institution for BSc is not clearly specified in sources.
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Faculty of Arts
/ Gujarati and Psychology
Degree:
BA
Period:
1970s
Year of Graduation:
1977
Country:
India
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Faculty of Arts / Faculty of Law
/ Gujarati and Hindi, Law
Degree:
MA / LL.B.
Period:
1970s
Year of Graduation:
1979
Country:
India
Obtained MA in Gujarati and Hindi and an LL.B.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Umashankar Joshi Prize | Swapnavato | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2002 | Saroj Pathak Memorial Prize | Paryay | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1993 | Gujarat Sahitya Akademi Award (one-act plays) | Ghar Vagarna Dwar | — | Gujarat Sahitya Akademi | 受賞 |
| 2003 | Gujarat Sahitya Akademi Award (one-act plays) | Hu Tamaro Hu Chhu | — | Gujarat Sahitya Akademi | 受賞 |
Umashankar Joshi Prize
1986
Work:
Swapnavato
Result:
受賞
Saroj Pathak Memorial Prize
2002
Work:
Paryay
Result:
受賞
Gujarat Sahitya Akademi Award (one-act plays)
1993
Work:
Ghar Vagarna Dwar
Organization:
Gujarat Sahitya Akademi
Result:
受賞
Gujarat Sahitya Akademi Award (one-act plays)
2003
Work:
Hu Tamaro Hu Chhu
Organization:
Gujarat Sahitya Akademi
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Jaldurg
1984 Novel (suspense)A suspense novel exploring the psychological aspects of a relationship between a man and a woman. His first novel.
human relationshipspsychological portraitsuspicion
Swapnavato
1986 Short story collectionA collection of short stories focusing on regional life and inner psychology.
communitydreams and realityhuman psychology
Atikram
1989 Novel (serialized)A novel first serialized in Kadambari magazine and later published as a book, dealing with interpersonal and social themes.
societymoralityrelationships
Crosswire
Novel (serialized)A novel serialized in the Gujaratmitra daily; detailed information is limited.
serialized fictionsocial depiction
Lathukam
1998 Novel (serialized)Based on his unpublished radio play; serialized in the Gujaratmitra daily.
dramatic structurepsychology
Man Pravesh
2008 NovelPublished in 2008; displays the author's mature literary style.
maturationinner journey
Ghar Vagarna Dwar
1993 One-act play collection (including children's plays)Collection of one-act plays, including scripts for children.
humoreducational elements
Hu Tamaro Hu Chhu
2003 One-act play collection (including children's plays)Another one-act play collection; received an award from the Gujarat Sahitya Akademi.
humorsocial satire
E To Ravindra Chhe
2003 Poetry collection (ghazals)A poetry collection consisting solely of ghazals.
lovelosslyricism
Harisamvad
2003 Poetry (devotional songs)A collection of devotional songs.
faithreligiosity
Saral
2007 Poetry (songs and ghazals)A collection containing forty songs and sixty ghazals.
musicalitylyricism
Deshvidesh
2003 Collection of translated short storiesA collection of short stories translated from India and abroad into Gujarati.
translationcomparative literature
Bibliography
- Jaldurg (1984)
- Swapnavato (1986)
- Atikram (1989)
- Sandhikal (1994)
- Lathukam (1998)
- Paryay (2002)
- Man Pravesh (2008)
- Ghar Vagarna Dwar (1993)
- Hu Tamaro Hu Chhu (2003)
- E To Ravindra Chhe (2003)
- Deshvidesh (2003)
- Saral (2007)
Adaptations
- Tirade Futi Kumpal (Gujarati adaptation of Mahesh Elkunchwar's 'Vada Chirebandi')
Translations by Author
- Translated Laxman Gaikwad's autobiography 'Uchalaya' from Marathi into Gujarati as 'Uthaugeer'
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Modern style emphasizing psychological descriptionColloquial and lyrical narration
- Recurring Motifs
- conflict in human relationshipsdreams vs. realitydepictions of regional communitieshumorreligious/devotional elements (in poetry)
Legacy
A prolific figure in modern Gujarati literature, known for work across short stories, novels, plays, poetry and translations. Noted for his focus on regional subjects and psychological portrayal; active in regional literary organizations.
Academic Societies
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
In Popular Culture
- Influenced regional theatre through adaptations and staging of his plays
Trivia
- Born in Kalwada village, Valsad district.
- Worked at Union Bank of India before retirement.
- Served as vice-chairman of the Gujarati Sahitya Parishad.
- His son Dhwanil Parekh is also a poet and writer.
- Translated Laxman Gaikwad's autobiography 'Uchalaya' into Gujarati as 'Uthaugeer'.