Shankar Ramani
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Shankar Ramani | |
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| Born | 26 June 1922 Verem, Bardez, Portuguese India |
| Died | 28 November 2003 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Poet, administrative officer |
| Language | Konkani, Marathi |
| Notable works | Nile Nile Brahma |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (1996) |
Shankar Ramani (26 June 1922 – 28 November 2003) was an eminent Indian poet from Goa who wrote in both Konkani and Marathi.[1][2][3] He is regarded as an eclectic and significant figure in Konkani literature, particularly for his contributions to the development of the modern Konkani poem.[1][2][4]
Ramani was born on 26 June 1922 in Verem, Bardez, Portuguese Goa.[4] He completed his early education in Marathi at Panaji and subsequently pursued Portuguese studies, completing his education at Lyceum. He then attended St. Joseph's institution in Vasco for English-medium education, passing his Matriculation in 1945.[3][4]
While he spent a significant portion of his life in Belgaum, he maintained a deep connection to the natural landscapes and culture of his native Goa, which frequently served as inspiration for his poetry.[1][3][4]
Literary career
Ramani wrote poems on love, spirituality and nature.[2] His work indulged in the emotional and social aspects of human existence. His poetry mainly rhymes and is lyrical.[4]
He first started writing poems in 1937, while still in school, with his first work being a parody poem titled "Pakhara Yeshil Kadhi Partuni". His first published poem appeared in the weekly Prakash in 1939. He went on to contribute poetry to various magazines, including Nayan, Zharapkar, Kirloskar, Swadesh, Mahadwar, and Dudhsagar.[3]
Works
Awards and honours
Ramani received several accolades for his literary contributions:
- Sahitya Akademi Award: He won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1996 for his Konkani poetry collection Nile Nile Brahma.[3]
- Gomant Sharada Award: In 2009, the Kala Academy, Goa, posthumously selected him for the Gomant Sharada Award, the state's highest honor for Marathi and Konkani literature, in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the field.[5] He had previously received a literary award from the Kala Academy in 1975.[4]
- Maharashtra Rajya Puraskar: His collection Abhalwata was awarded the Kavi Keshavsut Puraskar by the Government of Maharashtra in 1968.[4] He was also a recipient of the Maharashtra Rajya Puraskar (Maharashtra State Award) for his Marathi poetry.[5]
- Other award-winning collections include Pallan, Darpaniche Deep, Garbhagarh, and Brahmakamal.[4]
Personal life
Professionally, Ramani worked for the river navigation department prior to the liberation of Goa, eventually serving as an Administrative Officer in the River Navigation Department of the Government of Goa before his retirement in 1980.[3][4]
Ramani was initially married to Kamal, who died in 1973. He then married Leelabai.[2]
