Manoj Bhawuk
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 Manoj Bhawuk as Host at CCL | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
2 January 1976 Kausar, Bihar, India |
| Spouse(s) | Anita Singh (m. 2005) |
| Children | Himanshu Singh, Shivanshu Singh [1] |
| Occupation | Writer in Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., Bhojpuri Poet |
| Website | http://manojbhawuk.com |
Manoj Bhawuk (मनोज भावुक)[2] is a poet of Bhojpuri language, actor, television presenter and screen writer[3] from Bihar, India. He has written many books and been honored with the Bhartiya Bhasha Parishad Award in 2006 for his Ghazal collection Tasveer zindagi ke.[4] He is widely known as "Encyclopedia of Bhojpuri Cinema".[5] He is a Bhojpuri film critic, and has acted in the Bhojpuri genre of the Indian film industry. [6] Bhawuk has been working as a writer with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) since June 2016.
Early life
Bhawuk's real name is Manoj Kumar Singh. He is one of the four children of Ram Deo Singh and Sunaina Devi, his birthplace is Kausar, a small village in Siwan district of Bihar. He was brought up in Renukoot in Uttar Pradesh where his father was a trade union leader in HINDALCO. He did his secondary education from Hindalco H.S. School. He acted in famous Ram leela of Renukoot and participated in many speech and debate competitions in all over India during his school days. He has done his diploma in Drama from Bihar Art Theater Patna (Kalidas Rangalaya).[7]
Career
Bhawuk studied engineering at the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology and has worked as an engineer in Pearls Polymers Ltd. India, Rwenzory Beverages Ltd. Uganda and Hadam Water United Kingdoms for many years.[8] After quitting engineering job, Bhawuk returned to his homeland to pursue his dream in media and television industry. Formerly, Bhawuk's journey started with Patna Doordarshan almost a decade and a half ago as a journalist. In 1998, he made a foray into acting with first Bhojpuri serial Saanchi Piritiya. Next year, Bhawuk came ahead to write full serial Tahre se Ghar Basaib for Doordarshan. Bhawuk got his proficiency in writing poetry and research work on Bhojpuri drama and films.[9] Meanwhile, He wrote many books, prominently Tasveer Jindagi ke which bagged him award.
In 2008, when Bhojpuri cinema was witnessing revolution of new channels and big productions houses coming in, Bhawuk joined Hamar TV as a programming head. After ending four years long creative journey with Hamar TV Bhawuk associated with a Bhojpuri GEC Channel Anjan TV as an executive producer.[10] In his working span with Hamar and Anjan TV, Bhawuk proves his talent in fiction and non-fiction shows. Bhawuk penned as well as acted and hosted many shows i.e. Film Vishesh (Panel Discussion with Film Stars), Batkahi (Celebrity Chat show), Box-Office (Film Reviews) Kavyanjali (Poetry Show) & Kaise Kahee (Chat Show with Doctors). Bhawuk entered in a new role of creative consultant with Mahuaa Plus, the most popular Bhojpuri channel.[11]
Currently, Bhawuk is working as writer with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) at chairman's office and as a part of the network content engine team.
Books
- Tasvir Zindagi Ke (a Bhojpuri Ghazal Collection)
- Chalni Main Paani (A Bhojpuri Songs Collection)
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Saugandh Ganga Maiya Ke | Bhojpuri | Inspector |
| 2013 | Rakhwala | Bhojpuri | Inspector |
| 2014 | Documenty on Bhikhari Thakur | Bhojpuri | Director, Anchor, Producer |
| 2014 | Documentry on Journey of Bhojpuri Cinema | Bhojpuri | Director, Anchor, Producer |
TV Shows
| Year(s) | Show | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sanchi Piritiya | Patna Doordarshan | Acting |
| 1999 | Tahre se ghar basayeb | Patna Doordarshan | Acting, Writing |
| 2009 | Baat Sambhal Ke | Hamar TV | Acting, Writing |
| 2010 | Waah ji Waah (Kavi Sammelan) | Hamar TV | Host |
| 2011 | Dil ke baat hamar ke saath (Health Show) | Hamar TV | Host |
| 2012 | Film-Vishesh (Film Debate) | Hamar TV | Host |
| 2012 | Bhauji No. 1 (Reality Show) | Mahuaa Plus | Judge |
| 2012 | Bahut Khoob (Kavi Sammelan) | Dabangg TV | Guest Poet |
| 2012 | Maati Ki Mehak | Zee News | Guest Film Critic |
| 2013 | Gunahgar (Crime Show) | Anjan TV | Acting, Writing |
| 2013 | Box Office (Film Review) | Anjan TV | Host |
| 2014 | Batakahi (Celebrity Chat) | Anjan TV | Host |
| 2014 | Kaise Kahin (Health Show) | Anjan TV | Host |
| 2014 | Kavyanjali (Kavi Sammelan) | Anjan TV | Host |
| 2014 | Bhojpuri Diya | MBC Mauritius | Guest |
| 2015 | Bhauji No. 1 (Reality Show) | Mahuaa Plus | Judge |
| 2016 | Naxal Ek Prem Kahani | Zee TV | Writing |
Events and Shows
| Year(s) | Events | Role | Place(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Bhojpuri Association of Uganda, Foundation Fest | Host | Uganda |
| 2006 | Bhojpuri Samaj U.K. | Host | London |
| 2007,10,11,12,13 | Vishwa Bhojpuri Sammelan | Host | BHU Varanasi, Rishkesh, Delhi |
| 2011 | Bhikari Thakur Festival | Host | Kalamandir, Kolkata |
| 2011 | FMCCA Bhojpuri Cinema Seminar | Host | Patna |
| 2011 | Food and Folk Festival by AASTHA | Host | Jamshedpur |
| 2012-16 | Dr. Rajendra Prasad Jayanti & Bhojpuri Mahakumbh | Host | Gurugram |
| 2012-16 | Ullas Kavi Sammelan | Host | Ghaziabad |
| 2013 | Parikalpana Festival | Host | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| 2014,17 | Bihar Diwas | Host | Mumbai |
| 2014 | International Kavi Sammelan | Host | Mauritius |
| 2015 | SABRANG Film Awards | Host | Mumbai |
| 2016 | Bharat-Mauritius Maitri Kavi Sammelan | Host | Agra, Delhi |
| 2017 | Bhojpuri Maithili Academy Kavi Sammelan | Host | Delhi |
Awards
- Won the Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Award 2006 by Gulzar and Girija Devi for the book for Tasveer Zindagi Ke [15]
- Won the International Bhojpuri Gaurav Samman, Mauritius 2014 by Sir Anerood Jugnauth, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius[16]
- Received the Parikalpana Lok Bhushan Samman in Kathmandu, Nepal (First time this award was given for Bhojpuri literature) in 2013 [17]
- Pandit Pratap Narayan Mishra Smriti Yuva Sahityakar Award given by Bhaurao Deoras Sewa Nyas, Lucknow in 2010 (First time this award was given for Bhojpuri literature)[18]
- Honored with Bhikhari Thakur Samman 2011 in Bhikhari Thakur Festival held at Kolkata [19]
- Achieved the Bihar Kalashri Award given by Bihar Kalashri award council for special work in theatre
- Won the award for the Best TV Anchor at Vishwa Bhojpuri Sammelan, Delhi[20]
- Titled as Media ke Sartaaj by Fame India Magazine & Asian Post Survey (2017)[21]
References
- ↑ "About Manoj Bhawuk".
- ↑ About Manoj Bhawuk (2013-10-14). "मनोज भावुक :Bhojpuri Poet & Film Critic : About Manoj Bhawuk". Manojbhawuk.com. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ↑ "Manoj Bhawuk's unique journey - Times of India".
- ↑ "BBCHindi.com".
- ↑ "I am not new to this industry: Manoj Bhawuk - Times of India".
- ↑ http://aadhiabadi.in/celebrities/460-manoj-bhawuk-will-soon-be-seen-in-bhojpuri-films
- ↑ "Manoj Bhawuk's unique journey - Times of India".
- ↑ "मिट्टी से लगाव ने इंजीनियर को बनाया अभिनेता 10029011".
- ↑ Bhojpuri Poet, Writer, and Film-critic. "भोजपुरी सिनेमा Bhojpuri Cinema | Just another WordPress.com weblog". Bhojpuricinema.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ↑ Share on Twitter (2012-11-14). "Manoj Bhawuk teams up with Anjan TV - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ↑ Share on FacebookShare on Twitter. "Mahuaa Plus appoints Manoj Bhawuk as Creative Consultant - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ↑ "मनोज भावुक का परदे पर आना | Bargad... बरगद". Bargad.org. 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ↑ Share on FacebookShare on Twitter. "Anjan TV presents 'Gunahgaar' - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ↑ http://www.indiatomorrow.co/media-watch1/2126-manoj-bhawuk-to-host-international-kavi-sammelan-in-mauritius
- ↑ "BBCHindi.com". Bbc.com. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ↑ Share on FacebookShare on Twitter. "Manoj Bhawuk awarded by the former Prime Minister and President of the Republic of Mauritius - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ↑ "नेपाल में सम्मानित हुए कवि मनोज भावुक | Zee News Hindi". Zeenews.india.com. 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ↑ "साहित्य समाचार: मनोज भावुक को पंडित प्रताप नारायण मिश्र स्मृति-युवा साहित्यकार सम्मान". Abhivyakti-hindi.blogspot.in. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ↑ http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/90311-story.html
- ↑ http://mediadarbar.com/5411/manoj-shweta-felicitated/
- ↑ http://fameindia.co/?p=2236.
External links
Manoj's literature
- Ghazals
- Poetry
- Discussion of Bhawuk's Ghazal
- Article on Bhawuk's Poetry
- Namwar Singh's Views
- Bhawuk's Ghazals
- Bhawuk's story recital