Chirag Jain (born 27 May 1985) is an Indian poet, satirist, humourist and author who writes and performs in Hindi.[1][2][3][4] His performances have been featured on various TV shows, including Sab TV's Wah Wah Kya Baat Hai, Sahara One's Laugh India Laugh, Aaj Tak's KV Sammelan, News 18's Netaji Lapete Mein and News Nation's Chunavi Chakallas.[5][6][7][8]
Chirag Jain | |
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| Born | 27 May 1985 Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Poet, Writer, Satirist |
| Language | Hindi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University |
| Notable works | Koi Yoon Hi Nahi Chubhta, Os, Man To Gomukh Hai, Chhookar Nikli Hai Bechaini |
| Notable awards | Bhashadoot Samman by Government of Delhi, 2016 |
He has authored more than 7 books, including Koi Yoon Hi Nahi Chubhta, Os, Man To Gomukh Hai, Chhookar Nikli Hai Bechaini.[9]
On 14 September 2016, Chirag Jain received the Bhashadoot Samman (award) from the Hindi Academy, Government of Delhi, on the occasion of Hindi Divas, in recognition of his contribution to popularizing the Hindi language through digital media.[10][11]
Early life and career edit
Chirag was born in 1985 in New Delhi, India. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Delhi and a master's degree from Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. He has recited his poetry during Kavi sammelans at the Red Fort[12] and in various cities across India.[13][2]
Jain introduced his debut poetry collection, Koi Yoon Hi Nahi Chubhta, published by Shilpayan Prakashan in 2008,[9] He published his second poetry collection, Os, followed by Man To Gomukh Hai, Jaago Phir Ek Baar, Pahli Dastak, Doosari Dastak and Chhookar Nikli Hai Bechaini.[9]
Chirag Jain has recited his humorous poetry at SAB TV comedy poetry show, Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! and Sahara One's Laugh India Laugh in 2012. He also performed at KV Sammelan on Aaj Tak in 2019.[14] He has been featured in numerous poetry-based TV shows Aaj Tak's KV Sammelan, News 18's Netaji Lapete Mein and News Nation's Chunavi Chakallas.[5][6][8] Jain is a founder member and joint secretary of Kavi Sammelan Samiti.[15]
Bibliography edit
- "Koi Yoon Hi Nahi Chubhta", (2008) Publisher: Shilpayan Prakashan[9]
- "Os", Publisher: Pankhi Prakashan[9]
- "Man To Gomukh Hai", (2015), Publisher: Pankhi Prakashan[9] ISBN 978-9381501306
- "Jaago Phir Ek Baar", Publisher: Rashtriya Kavi Sangam[9]
- "Pahli Dastak", Publisher: Pankhi Prakashan[9]
- "Doosari Dastak", Publisher: Pankhi Prakashan[9] ISBN 9788190834728
- "Chhookar Nikli Hai Bechaini", (2018), Publisher: Remadhav Art[9] ISBN 9789380424507
Television edit
| Show | TV Channel |
|---|---|
| Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! | SAB TV |
| Arz Kia Hai | NDTV |
| Laugh India Laugh | Life OK, Sahara One |
| KV Sammelan | Aaj Tak |
| Netaji Lapete Mein | News18 India |
| Chunavi Chakallas | News Nation |
| Waah Kavi Ji | Mahuaa TV |
| Hansi Ke Phuware | Big Magic |
| Bahut Khoob | Dabangg |
Awards and recognition edit
- Bhashadoot Samman by the Hindi Academy, Government of Delhi, 2016[10]
- Saraswat Award by Janki Devi College, University of Delhi, 2016[9]
- Shabda Sadhak Award by the Rotary Club, Delhi, 2016[9]
- Lekhak Award by the Writers & Journalists Association, Delhi, 2014[9]
- Hindi Sevi Award by the Bharat Vikas Parishad, New Delhi, 2014[9]
- Kavihridaya Award by the Indian Medical Association, 2013[9]
- Chhupa Rustam Award at Wah Wah Kya Baat Hai, SAB TV, 2013[9]
- Jagdish Mittal Award by the Rashtriya Kavi Sangam, 2009[16][17]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "लेखक चिराग जैन का व्यक्तित्व" (in Hindi). Hindisamay. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Audience have a hilarious ride at poets' gathering". The Times of India. 19 March 2019.
- ^ "चिराग़ जैन की हास्य कविता: वोटों की चौकीदारी" (in Hindi). Newstak. 7 October 2019. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "चिराग़ जैन / परिचय" (in Hindi). Kavitakosh.org. 3 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Wah Wah Kya Baat..mesmerizes Delhi!". The Times of India. 13 April 2013.
- ^ a b "Chirag Jain's Biography". Nettv4u. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ "पढ़िए देश के सुप्रसिद्ध कवि चिराग जैन की नज़र में क्या है प्रयागराज" (in Hindi). Localprayagraj. 11 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Lapete Mein Netaji - हास्य कवि बताएंगे कौन होगा 2019 का विजेता ?". News18 India. 24 March 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Chirag Jain : चिराग़ जैन" (in Hindi). Kavyanchal.com. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ a b Kashiv, Aakanksha Pare (September 2016). "कौन कैसा 'भाषादूत' मंत्रीजी ही अनजान" (in Hindi). Outlook.
- ^ "सम्मान को लेकर अपमानित हुए साहित्यकार" (in Hindi). Dainik Jagran. 13 September 2016.
- ^ "लालकिले में हुआ 'राष्ट्रीय कवि सम्मेलन'" (in Hindi). Hindi Saamana. 11 January 2020.
- ^ "शंभू शिखर,चिराग जैन और पद्मिनी शर्मा ने कवि सम्मेलन को इस तरह बनाया यादगार" (in Hindi). Patrika.com. 19 November 2018.
- ^ Bharatiya, Ajay (23 March 2019). "KV सम्मेलन: 'चौकीदार' पर हास्य की जबरदस्त बौछार" (in Hindi). New Delhi: Aaj Tak.
- ^ Yadav, Dhirendra (6 July 2019). "सबको लपेटे में लेने वाले कवियों को मोदी सरकार ने लपेटा, चल रहा जीएसटी का सोटा" (in Hindi). Rajasthan Patrika.
- ^ "Jagdish Mittal Award 2009". "Rashtriyakavisangam.com". 19 February 2020.
- ^ "कवि सम्मेलन में बही सब रसों की धारा" (in Hindi). Hindustan. 16 November 2009.