Subhash Chandra (21 June 1933 – 13 June 2016),[1] better known by his pen name, Mudrarakshas the eminent writer was a Hindi playwright, journalist, activist, thinker and cultural personality and critic from Lucknow, India.[1] He was born in Lucknow on 21 June 1933 and died in the city on 13 June 2016, after illnesses due to old age.[2][3]

Mudrarakshas received his M.A. degree in Hindi from Lucknow University and worked in Kolkata based Gyanodaya Magazine in 1950s.[3] He joined All India Radio, Delhi as a script editor in 1962 and worked there as an instructor till 1976.[3]

Mudrarakshas has also been a doyen of Awadhi Folk Art Forms including Nautanki, Bhand, Swang Sapera, and Bharthari etc. A recipient of President of India's Sangeet Natak Academy and several other awards authored more than 60 books and directed several plays, Mudrarakshas has been known for his writings on Dalits and minorities. He also worked in All India Radio and has been a leader in drama writing and direction. He was also well known as a director, and has about thirty stage productions to his credit.

Known for his uncompromising principles, and straightforward writing style, he quit work in 1976 and continued as a writer till his death.[3]

He received many awards including Awards – Sahitya Bhushan, Kaifi Azmi Award, Sarvoday Sahitya Award, Sangeet Natak Academy Ratna Sadasyata Award, Rashtriya Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Titles Conferred on him [4]– Dalit Ratna, Shudracharya, Lok Natya Shiromani

Bibliography

PLAYS : Yours Faithfully, Daku, Ala Afsar, Tendua, Santola, Marjeeva, Tilchatta, Gufayein, Ginipig, Badbakht Badshah

ENGLISH LITERATURE : The Hunted, Re-reading Jesus

NOVELS : Madelin, Makbara, Achla ek manahsthiti, Shanti Bhang, Bhagoda, Hum Sab Mansaram, Narkiya, Dandvidhan, Ardhvrat, Hastakshep, Shok Samvad, Shabd Dansh, Mera Naam Tera Naam, Gyarah Sapno Ka desh.

STORY BOOKS : Pratihinsa Tatha Anya Kahaniyan, Nihatthe, 21 Shreshth Kahaniyan, 10 Pratinidhi Kahaniyan, Meri Kahaniyan, Mudrarakshas Sankalit Kahaniyan, Shreshth Dalit Kahaniyan.

BOOKS ON SATIRE: Mathuradas Ki Dairy, Rakshas Uchav, Prapanchtantra, Suno Bhai Sadho, Ek Aur Prapanchtantra.

OTHER BOOKS : Dharmgranthon Ka Punarpaath, Mudrarakshas Srajan Evam Sandarbh, Bhartiya Arthtantra Nishane Pe, Bahas Chaurahe Pe, Beech Bahas Main, Alochana Aur Rachna Ki Uljhane, Kalateet, Bhagat Singh Hone Ka Matlab, Nemichandra Jain, Dharm Banam Andhvishwas, Bhartiya Sanskriti Aur Vampanth, Sahitya Samiksha – Paribhashayein Aur Samasyayein, Bhartiya Sanskriti Ke Chitra, Nitshe, Gospello Ka Punarpaath.

CHILDREN’S BOOKS : Chitipuram Ke Bhure Lal, Sarla Billu Aur Jala.

[5] He wrote plays, children's stories, critiques, novels, short stories, analysis and worked as an editor for Hindi magazine Anuvaarta.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Famous Hindi literature writer author Mudra Rakshas passes away". Jagranjosh.com. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "साहि‍त्‍यकार मुद्राराक्षस का अंतिम संस्कार पूरे राजकीय सम्मान के साथ". www.uppatrikalive.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "RIP Mudrarakshas: the Hindi playwright who refused to take up a job". CatchNews.com. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  4. ↑ His son
  5. ↑ "नहीं रहे मशहूर हिंदी साहित्यकार 'मुद्राराक्षस', काफी समय से थे बीमार". Jansatta. 13 June 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "पूरे राजकीय सम्मान के साथ हुआ साहि‍त्‍यकार मुद्रा राक्षस का अंतिम संस्कार". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 15 June 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.


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