Suryakumar Pandey

Suryakumar Pandey
  • Suryakumar Pandey in 2016
Residence Lucknow
Nationality Indian
Occupation Kavi (Hindi Poet), Writer
Religion Hinduism

Suryakumar Pandey (born 1 January 1956) is a Hindi poet, humorist, satirist and writer from Lucknow, India. During his literary career spanning many decades, Suryakumar Pandey has contributed to various genres of Hindi literature including Hasya Kavita (humorous comic poetry), Vyangya (satire) and Bal Kavita (children's rhymes) etc.[1][2][3] He is most recognized as a Hasya kavi and for his distinctive style and language of hasya kavita [4] Popularly known as Pandeyji, he is also well known for his Hāsya kavita (humorous Hindi poetry) recitations at Hindi kavi sammelans both in India and globally.[5][6][7][8]

Early and personal life

Suryakumar Pandey was born in Ballia in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. After initial years of primary schooling in Ballia, he moved to Lucknow where he studied at Lucknow University and completed his post-graduate work in Mathematical Statistics. He worked in Lucknow as an officer for the government of Uttar Pradesh until 2015.

Literary career

Since his youth Suryakumar Pandey has been an active Hindi poet and writer. He has written in several genres of Hindi literature, including Hasya Kavita (humorous comic poetry), Vyangya (satire articles), Geet (songs) and Bal Kavita (children's rhymes). Hasya kavita has been his forte.[9] [10]

Hasya Kavita Pandey is among the most recognized Hindi Hasya Kavis (comic poets). He is known for his distinctive styl. Suryakumar Pandey has popularised a new language in current day Hindi hasya kavita by using English words intertwined with Hindi as used by younger people. His couplets are particularly famous among the younger audience. [11]

Kavi Sammelans Suryakumar Pandey has performed at more than 4,000 shows and kavi sammelans over four decades. [12] [13][14][15]

Television and Radio He has actively associated with radio and television. Suryakumar Pandey has long been a poet of choice for Doordashan and Akashvani (All India Radio) for scripting shows, writing songs, solo poetry recitations and kavi sammelans. He has recited his poetry for several national television channels including Doordarshan, DD Bharti, ABP News, Aaj Tak, News Nation, ETV Network, SAB TV, Sony Pal , Zee News, Sahara Samay, APN News etc.[16] In recent years, he has made multiple appearances in Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! on SAB TV.[17][18]

Vyangya (Hindi Satire) Suryakumar Pandey has penned hundreds of vyangya (Hindi satire) articles and writes regularly for several national Hindi newspapers.[19][20][21][22]

Bal Kavita (Hindi Children Rhymes) Suryakumar Pandey is one of the biggest names in bal kavita. His poems are included in many school books in India.[23]

Books Suryakumar Pandey has written more than 20 books in different genres of Hindi literature. Some of his books include:

.[24][25][26]

Awards, honours and recognitions

In recognition of his contributions to Hindi literature Suryakumar Pandey has received many prestigious awards including

.[27]

References

  1. ↑ http://epaper.livehindustan.com/story.aspx?id=915687&boxid=119838532&ed_date=2016-02-15&ed_code=43&ed_page=5
  2. ↑ "Mera Kharapan Shesh Hai".
  3. ↑ "Suryakumar Pandey-Kavi,lucknow – eventaa". eventaa.com.
  4. ↑ http://wahquotes.com/author/surya-kumar-pandey/
  5. ↑ https://hi-in.facebook.com/KaviPandeji/
  6. ↑ http://www.icchouston.org/IFair2014/HindiHaasyaKavi.pdf
  7. ↑ Poet Surya Kumar Pandey at Lucknow Mohatsav, Kavi Sammelan-2012. 17 February 2013 – via YouTube.
  8. ↑ http://epaper.livehindustan.com/story.aspx?id=1038873&boxid=54433206&ed_date=2016-04-08&ed_code=55&ed_page=5
  9. ↑ http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrint_CREST&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TCRM/2011/12/03&ID=Ar00301
  10. ↑ http://epaper.livehindustan.com/epaperimages/15022016/15kn_liv05_knp_livelive5.pdf
  11. ↑ http://wahquotes.com/author/surya-kumar-pandey/
  12. ↑ http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrint_CREST&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TCRM/2011/12/03&ID=Ar00301
  13. ↑ http://epaper.livehindustan.com/story.aspx?id=915687&boxid=119838532&ed_date=2016-02-15&ed_code=43&ed_page=5
  14. ↑ http://www.bhaskar.com/news/MP-BPL-famous-poet-ashok-chakradhar-and-reached-bhopal-surya-kumar-pandey-4945308-PHO.html
  15. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/Hanste-hanste-kat-jaye-raste/articleshow/2840757.cms
  16. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PPtPbtmf7w
  17. ↑ Waah Waah Kya Baat Hai – Episode 15 – 25th November 2012. 25 November 2012 – via YouTube.
  18. ↑ http://www.sonyliv.com/watch/waah-waah-kya-baat-hai-hasya-kavi-surya-kumar-pand
  19. ↑ http://www.amarujala.com/tags/suryakumar-pandey/
  20. ↑ http://www.amarujala.com/news/samachar/reflections/vyang/when-will-be-sixteen-may/
  21. ↑ http://www.amarujala.com/news/samachar/reflections/vyang/satire-on-election/
  22. ↑ http://www.amarujala.com/news/samachar/reflections/vyang/politician-sing-kabira-raag/
  23. ↑ Todd, Oliver (2003). Hindi Bal Kavita ka Itihaas. Medha Books. pp. 110–111. ISBN 81-8166-003-X.
  24. ↑ http://suryakumarpandey.blogspot.in/2013/03/prakashit-pustakein.html
  25. ↑ "Books by Surya Kumar Pandey". Prabhat Prakashan.
  26. ↑ "Apane Yahan Sab Chalta Hai – 9789380186627". prabhatbooks.com.
  27. ↑ http://www.oneindia.com/2007/05/23/bhartendu-awards-for-2004-2005-given-away-1179932972.html
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