Bharatendu Harishchandra
Indian writer and poet / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bharatendu Harishchandra (9 September 1850 ā 6 January 1885) was an Indian poet, writer and playwright. He authored several dramas, life sketches and travel accounts, using new media such as reports, publications, letters to editors of publications, translations, and literary works to shape public opinion.[1][2] 'Bharatendu Harishchandra' is often considered as the father of Hindi literature and Hindi theatre.[3][4] He has been hailed as a Yug Charan for his writings depicting the exploitative nature of the British Raj.[5]
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Born | (1850-09-09)9 September 1850 Benares, Benares State, British India |
Died | 6 January 1885(1885-01-06) (aged 34) Benares, Benares State, British India |
Pen name | Rasa |
Occupation | Novelist, poet, playwright |
Language | Hindi |
Notable works | Andher Nagari |
Writing under the pen name "Rasa", Harishchandra picked themes that demonstrated the agonies of the people. For instance, the country's poverty, dependency, inhuman exploitation, the unrest of the middle class and the urgent need for progression of the country. Referred as a fearless journalist, Harishchandra refuted the prevailing orthodoxy of the time and revealed the machination of the mahants, pandas and priests.[5] He was an influential Hindu "traditionalist", using Vaishnava devotionalism to define a coherent Hindu religion.[2]