Inkulab
Makkal Pavalar Inkulab மக்கள் பாவலர் இன்குலாப் | |
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Born |
Shahul Hameed c. 1944 Chennai, India |
Died |
(aged 72) Urappakkam |
Occupation | Author |
Notable works | Avvai |
Makkal Pavalar Inkulab (also spelt Inquilab, Inkulab or Ingulab) (Tamil: மக்கள் பாவலர் இன்குலாப்; c. 1944 – 1 December 2016) was an Indian rationalist Tamil poet/writer, activist, and Communist with Marxist Leninist inclination.[1] He retired as a professor of Tamil at The New College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His birth name is Shahul Hameed[1][2] and a known follower of Periyar.[3]
His poems espousing rationality have been critically acclaimed.[1] Kanmani Rajam, his most famous poem, criticizes the moral bankruptcy of politicians.
His song/poem Naanga Manushangada (We are human beings) is a famous dalit-freedom song that is still played in many dalit gatherings. Avvai, his drama is considered to be the first modern Tamil drama,[1] and a prescribed textbook for many colleges. In this revisionist account, the historical/mythic poet Avvai, contrary to the prevalent image of her as an old, wise, celibate woman, is rendered as a young, sensuous, creative, 'free' person, a wandering bard.[1] The play also challenges the patriarchal view which has marginalized the female voice.[4]
His other famous literary works include modern versions of Manimekalai [5] and Kurinji Paatu.[6]
He was also involved in vocal expression of discontent of removal of statue of a Tamil legendary icon Kannaki in 2002 by the then All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) government of Tamil Nadu.[7] He died at the age of 72 on 1 December 2016.[8]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Padma, V. (September 2000). "Re-presenting protest and resistance on stage: Avvai". Indian Journal of Gender Studies. Sage. 7 (2): 217–230. doi:10.1177/097152150000700205.
- ↑ "மக்கள் பாவலர் இன்குலாப்". ingulab.blogspot.com. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ↑ "'Makkal Kavignar' Inquilab passes away". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ↑ MSSRF | Voicing Silence | Video Catalogue
- ↑ "Manimegalai", Giving traditional performers a platform while highlighting women's issues and concerns is not easy But, writes KAUSALYA SANTHANAM, `Mouna Kural' (Voicing Silence), a Chennai-based group, shows how the two can be combined effectively Theatre from a woman's perspective a scene from (30 January 2002). "For, of and by women". p. 08. Retrieved 5 December 2016 – via The Hindu (old).
- ↑ SANTHANAM, KAUSALYA (29 December 2005). "Ode to the Parambu hills". p. 04. Retrieved 5 December 2016 – via The Hindu (old).
- ↑ Controversy over a statue
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Poet-Inquilab-is-no-more/article16741502.ece