Saroj Bal (born 2 February 1976) is a Odia language poet from India. He is also a translator and editor of several literary journals.
Saroj Bal | |
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 Saroj Bal at Salandi Book Fair, Bhadrak. | |
| Born | 2 February 1976 Bhadrak, Odisha, India |
| Occupation | poet, editor, publisher |
| Language | Odia |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | MA in Odia Literature |
| Alma mater | Utkal University |
| Period | 21st century |
| Genres | Poetry |
| Notable works | Samay Saha Selfie |
Biography edit
Saroj Bal was born on 2 February 1976 at village Arjunbindha in Bhadrak district of Odisha, India. He completed his post graduate education in Odia literature from Utkal University. He has pursued creative writing as his career, besides working as a digital designer, musician, journalist and literary activist.[1] He is also a publisher with his own publication house "Time Pass".[2] He has designed several books as a graphic illustrator.[3]
Works edit
Saroj Bal has written fourteen poetry books, four collections of short stories and one novel. he has edited several literary journals including "Saamanaa", "Sindoor" and "Rebati".[4] His poems have been widely translated into English language.[5] He regularly performs his poetry at national literary festivals.[6][7] In 2022 Saroj Bal's Odia poems translated by Snehaprava Das won Jibanananda Das Award for poetry.[8] His poems on inclusivity and togetherness graced the Kolkata Poetry Confluence.[9]
Awards edit
- Katha Naba Pratibha Award
- Basanta Muduli Kabita Award
- State Youth Award
- Kadambini Feature Award
- Rabi Patnaik Memorial Award
Bibliography edit
Novels edit
- 2012 :- Bahare Barasa
Poetry edit
- 2022 :- Raatira Bati
- 2022 :- Prema Pahandi
- 2018 :- Samay Saha Selfie
- 2018 :- Udaya Raag
- 2014 :- Saata Dinare Goraapana
- 2012 :- Tu Marichikaa ku Mun Marubhoomi
- 2010 :- Power Cut
Translation into other languages edit
- Sunshine in Janpath (Translated by Harmendra Singh)
- जन पथ में धूप (Translated by Shankar Lal Purohit)
Magazines edited by Saroj Bal edit
- Saamanaa
- Sindoor
- Rebati
- Maata
- Pustak Melaa haalchaal
References edit
- ^ ""Ne" Odia Poetry - Saroj Bal". Incredible Odisha. 9 March 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Saroj Bal - Poet Profile". The Hindi Samay. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "The Lost Daughter and Other Stories". The Indian Express. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Saroj Bal - Odia Poet". The Caravan Magaziney. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Poems by Saroj Bal - Translated by Bibhu Padhi". The Antonym Magazine. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Kalinga Literary Festival Takes Off". Business Standard. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Sahitya Akademi Young Writers Meet" (PDF). Sahitya Akademi. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Kolkata Poetry Confluence : Translation Awards Announced". Kolkata Poetry Confluence. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Poetry Confluence to celebrate inclusivity and togetherness". Times of India. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
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