Shamsur Rahman
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 Shamshur Rahman |
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| Born: | October 24, 1929 Dhaka |
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| Died: | August 17, 2006 Dhaka |
| Occupation: | poet, journalist |
- See Shamshur Rahman for critic from India
Shamsur Rahman (Bangla: শামসুর রাহমান Shamsur Rôhman) (October 24, 1929 – August 17, 2006) was a Bangladeshi poet and journalist. Rahman contributed more than sixty books of poetry and is considered a key figure in Bengali literature.
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[edit] Career and education
Shamsur Rahman was born in Dhaka. Fourth of thirteen children, he studied at Pogos School from where he passed his matriculation in 1945. Later he took his I.A. From Dhaka College. Rahman started writing poetry after graduating from Dhaka College at the age of eighteen. Shamsur Rahman studied English literature at Dhaka University for three years but did not attend the examination. After a break of three years he got admitted to the B.A. pass course and received his B.A. in 1953. He also received his M.A. In the same subject where he stood second in second division.
In his leisure after the matriculation, he read the Golpo Guccho of Rabindranath Tagore. In his comment this book took him into the extra ordinary world and he changed into a different man. In 1949, his poem "Unissho Unoponchash" was published in "Sonar Bangla" which was them edited by Nalinikishor Guho.
He had a long career as a journalist and was the editor of a national daily, Dainik Bangla and the weekly Bichitra.
[edit] Poetry
Shamsur Rahman's first poetry book "Prothom Gan Ditio Mrittur Agay" was published in 1960. He had to go through the political turbulance of 60's and 70's which also reflected on his poems clearly. He wrote his famous poem "Asader Shirt" which was written with respect to the Revolution of 69. During the Bangladesh Liberation War he wrote a bunch of extra ordinary poems based on the war. These poems were so inspiring that they were recited at the camps of freedom fighters.[1] Later these poems were published in "Bondi Shibir Theke" in 1972. Later he continued writing poems in the independent Bangladesh and remained as the poet whose poems reflect the history of the nation. During the historical movement against Ershad he published his book "Buk Tar Bangladesher Hridoy" indicating the great sacrifice of Nur Hossain.
[edit] Career In Journalism
Shamsur Rahman started his professional carrier as a co-editor in the English daily "Morning News" in 1957.Later he left this and went to the Dhaka center of Radio Pakistan. But again he return back to his own rank at "Morning News" in 1960 and was there till 1964.After the independence of Bangladesh he wrote columns in the Daily Bangla. In 1977 he became the editor of this daily. He also jointly worked as the editor of "Bichitra".During the period of Ershad he got involved with internal turbulance in the "Daily Bangla".A rank 'Main Editor' was created to take away his position as the editor. In 1987 he left the daily as a protest against Ershad. He also worked as the editor of "Odhuna" in 1987 and as the main editor of the weekly "Muldhara" in 1989.He worked as one of the editors of "Kobikontho" a news letter of poems in 1956.[2]
[edit] Critical acclaim
The critic, Z. R. Siddiqui, describes Shamsur Rahman as one who is "deeply rooted in his own tradition." In his opinion, Shamsur Rahman "still soaks the language of our times, transcending the limits of geography. In his range of sympathy, his catholicity, his urgent and immediate relevance for us, Shamsur Rahman is second to none."
Syed Manzoorul Islam has similar praise for Rahman, "It is true he has built on the ground of the 30's poets, but he has developed the ground, explored into areas they thought too dark for exploration, has added new features to it, landscaped it and in the process left his footprints all over."
[edit] Books By Him
[edit] Poetry Books
- Prothom Gan Ditio Mrittur Age (1960)
- Roudro Korotite(1963)
- Biddhosto Nilima(1967)
- Niralokay Dibboroth(1968)
- Neej Bashbhumay(1970)
- Bondi Shibir Theke(1972)
- Dusshomoyer Mukhomukhi(1973)
- Firiay Nao Ghatok Kata(1974)
- Adigonto Nogno Pododhoni(1974)
- Ak Dhoroner Ohongkar(1975)
- Ami Onahari(1976)
- Bangladesh Shopno Dakhay(1977)
- Protidin Ghorhin Ghore(1978)
- Ekaruser Akash(1982)
- Udbhot Uter Pithe Cholche Shodesh(1983)
- Nayoker Chaya(1983)
- Amar Kono Tara Nei(1984)
- Je Ondho Shundori Kade(1984)
- Astray Amar Bishshash Nei(1985)
- Homerer Shopnomoy Hat(1985)
- Shironam Mone Pore Na(1985)
- Icchay Hoy Ektu Darai(1985)
- Dhulay Goray Shirostran(1985)
- Deshodrohi Hote Icchay Kore(1986)
- Tableay Applegulo Heshe Othay(1986)
- Obirol Jolahromi(1986)
- Amra Kojon Shongi(1986)
- Jhorna Amar Angulay(1987)
- Shopnera Dukray Othay Barbar(1987)
- Khub Beshi Valo Thakte Nei(1987)
- Moncher Majhkhanay(1988)
- Buj Tar Bangladesher Hridoy(1988)
- Matal Hrittik
- Hridoy Amar Prithibir Alo(1989)
- Shay Ak Porobashay(1990)
- Grihojudder Agae(1990)
- Khondito Gourob(1992)
- Dhongsher Kinare Bashay(1992)
- Akash Ashbe Neme(1994)
- Uzar Baganay(1995)
- Asho Kokil Asho Shornochapa
- Manob Hridoy Naibeddo Shajai
- Hemonto Shondhay Kichukal(1997)
- Chayagoner Shonge Kichukkhon
- Meghlokay Monoz(1998)
- Shoundorjo Amar Ghore(1998)
- Ruper Probale Dogdho Shondha(1998)
- Tukro Kichu Shonglaper Shako(1998)
- Shopno O Dushshopnay Bachay Achi(1999)
- Nokkhotro Bajate Bajate(2000)
- Shuni Hridoyer Dhoni(2000)
- Hridopodmay Jotsna Dolay(2001)
- Bhognostupay Golaper Hashi(2002)
- Bhangachora Chand Mukh Kalo Kore Dhukchay(2003)
- Ak Phota kemon Onol(1986)
- Horiner Har(1993)
- Gontobbo Nai Ba Thakuk(2004)
- Krishnopokkhay Purnimar Dikay(2004)
- Gorostanay Kokiler Korun Aaobhan(2005)
- Andhokar Theke Aloy(2006)
- Na Bastob Na Dushshopno(2006)
- his reall name was bob JK 2007
[edit] Story Books
- Shamsur Rahmaner Golpo
[edit] Novels
- Octopas(1983)
- Adbhut Adhar Ak(1985)
- Niyoto Montaz(1985)
- Elo Je Abelzxzxay(1994)
[edit] Teenage Literature
- Alating Belating(1974)
- Dhan Bhanle Kuro Debo(1977)
- Golap Phote Khukir Hatay(1977)
- Rongdhonur Shako(1994)
- Lal Fulkir Chora(1995)
- Noyonar Jonno(1997)
- Amer Kuri Jamer Kuri(2004)
- Noyonar Jonno(2005)
[edit] Auto Biography
- Kaaler Dhuloy Lekha
- Smritir Shohor
[edit] Collection of Columns
- Akanto Bhabna
[edit] Book of Translated Poems
- Robert Froster Kobita(1966)
- Robert Froster Nirbachito Kobita(1968)
- Khawaja Farider Kobita(1968)
[edit] Book of Translated Drama
- William Shakespearer Hamlet
- Uzein O'Neeler Markomilions
[edit] Others
- Uponnashshomogro
- Noyonar Uddeshe Golap
- Kobitar Shather Gerostali
- Gorosthane Kokiler Korun Ahban
- Nirbachito[SR] 100 Kobita
- Noyonar Jonno Ekti Golap
- Shera Shamsur Rahman
- Rongdhonur Sako
Shamsur Rahmaner Sreshtha Kobita(1976) Premer Kobita(1981) Shamsur Rahmaner Sreshtho Kobita(from Kolkata)(1985) Shamsur Rahmaner Rajnaitik Kobita(1988) Shamsur Rahmaner Premer Kobita(1993) Shonirbachito Premer Kobita(1993) Nirbachito Chora O Kobita(1996) Kabbyashombhar(1996) Chorashomogro(1998) Prem O Prokitir Kobita(2004) Shera Shamsur Rahman(2004) Shamsur Rahman Kobita Shongroho(2005) Shamsur Rahman Goddo Shongroho(2005) Kobita Shomogro Ak(2005) Kobtia Shomogro Dui(2006)
[edit] Awards
- Adamjee Award (1962)
- Bangla Academy Award (1969)
- Ekushey Padak (1977)
- Swadhinata Dibosh Award (1991).
- TLM South Asian Literature Award for the Masters, 2006.[3]
[edit] Sample Work
His most famous poem, arguably, is a poem written in 1971 during the liberation war in Bangladesh.
স্বাধীনতা তুমি
স্বাধীনতা তুমি রবি ঠাকুরের অজর কবিতা, অবিনাশী গান
স্বাধীনতা তুমি কাজী নজরুল, ঝাকড়া চুলের বাবরি দোলানো মহান পুরুষ
সৃষ্টি সুখের উল্লাশে কাঁপা
Shadhinota Tumi
Shadhinota tumi Robi Ţhakurer ôjor kobita, obinashi gan
Shadhinota tumi Kazi Nozrul, jhakŗa chuler babri dolano môhan purush
srishţi-shukher ullashe kãpa ...
Freedom, You
Freedom, you are the immortal poems and songs of Rabindranath
Freedom, you are Kazi Nazrul, the great man with waving unkempt hair,
raptured in your joy of creation ...
the phrase "srishti-sukher ullase" also refers to one of Nazrul's poems "aaj srishti sukher ullase"
[edit] Death
Shamsur Rahman died in Dhaka on 17 August 2006 at the age of 77.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Imam,Jahanara. "Ekattorer Dingul",Shondhani Prokashoni.pp 152.ISBN 984-480-000-5
- ^ The Daily Prothom Alo, August 18,2006
- ^ Shamsur Rahman gets TLM Salam award of India, The New Age, Bangladesh, March 22, 2006.
- ^ Legendary Bangladeshi poet dies; BBC, August 17, 2006
