Ravindra Prabhat

Hindi poet, scholar, journalist, author (born 1969)

Ravindra Prabhat

Prabhat in December 2008

Born| Ravindra Kumar Chaubey
(1969-04-05) 5 April 1969 (age 55)
Mahindwara, Sitamarhi, Bihar, India
Pen name| Prabhat
Occupation| Poet, writer, journalist
Period| (1991–present)
Genre| Poetry, ghazal, story writing and blog criticism
Subject| Literature and blogs
Literary movement| Initiative to Hindi blog criticism
Spouse| M. Prabhat
(1989–present)
Children| Urvija, Subendu Prabhat and Urvashi
Website
www.ravindraprabhat.in

Ravindra Prabhat (born 5 April 1969) is a Hindi-language novelist, journalist, poet, and short story writer from India.[1]

## Early life and education

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Prabhat was born on 5 April 1969 in the village of Mahindwara, Sitamarhi, in Bihar, India.[2][3] He was raised and received his primary education in Mahindwara. He obtained his higher education in geography honours from B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University in Muzaffarpur. Later, he studied Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) from the Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad.[4][5][6][7]

## Personal life

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According to the Brahmin family culture, he underwent an upanayan initiation at age eleven. He married M. Prabhat, in Bettiah on 18 May 1989. They have a son and two daughters.[8][9]

## Literary career

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Prabhat has been writing since 1987 on various subjects.[10][11][12][13] Some of his works have been translated into other languages and published in various literary magazines and anthologies. Prabhat currently serves as chief editor of VatVriksh[14] and Parikalpana Samay[15] (Hindi Magazine).

## Writings and style

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Prabhat often writes about social issues and human suffering.[16][17]

### Blogging

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Ravindra Prabhat with Nepali politician Arjun Narasingha in Kathmandu, Nepal, 2013

Prabhat has written and edited works on Hindi blogging and has also published his writing in the form of a blog. He started blogging in 2007 and has published fiction as well as reviews of other blogs.[18]

Prabhat is a founding member of the Parikalpna Award, a blog literary award in India.[19] It is presented by the magazine Parikalpana Samay and the Non-governmental organization Parikalpnaa.[20] The first Parikalpna Award was presented on 30 April 2011.[21]

## Bibliography

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### Books

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Fiction

* Taki Bacha Rahe Loktantra(2011) ISBN 9788191038583 (Hindi)
* Prem Na Hat Bikay (2012) ISBN 9789381394106 (Hindi)
* Dharati Pakad Nirdaliya (2013) ISBN 9789381394519 (Hindi)
* Lakhanaua Kakka(2018) ISBN 978-93-83967-40-7(Bhojpuri)
* Kashmir 370 kilometer (Notion Press, 2019) ISBN 9781647609320 (Hindi)[22]
* Dhartiputri Sita (Notion Press, 2020) ISBN 9781637452745 (Hindi)[23]
* Pratishruti (Notion Press, 2021) ISBN 9781639970735 (Hindi)[24]

Non-fiction

* Contemporary Nepali Literature (Hindi: समकालीन नेपाली साहित्य) (critical writings, essays and interviews,1995)[25]
* History of Hindi Blogging (Hindi: हिन्दी ब्लॉगिंग का इतिहास) (2011) ISBN 978-93-80916-14-9 (Hindi)
* Contributor to Hindi Blogging: Expression of new revolution (Hindi: हिन्दी ब्लॉगिंग: अभिव्यक्ति की नई क्रांति) (2011) ISBN 978-93-80916-05-7
* Hindi Bhasha ke vividh ayam (Rashtriy Aur Antarrashtriy Pariprekshya men)(2018) ISBN 978-93-84397-67-8 (Hindi essays collection)
* Responsibility Awareness & Public Behavior (Hindi: दायित्व बोध और लोक व्यवहार) (Notion Press, 2019) ISBN 9781647832902 (Hindi/English)[26]
* Social Media and Us (Hindi: samajik midia aur ham) (Notion Press, 2020) ISBN 9781648055621 (Hindi)[27]
* SHARE MARKET(Nivesh Ke Tareeke)(Notion Press, 2020) ISBN 9781636334752 (Hindi)[28]
* Dr. Mithilesh Dikshit ka sahitya srijan evam pradey (Hindi: डॉ. मिथिलेश दीक्षित का साहित्य सृजन एवं प्रदेय) (Parikalpana Samay Publications Lucknow, 2021) ISBN 9781639579082 (Hindi)[29]
* Media aur Social Media (Indraprasth Prakashan Delhi, 2021) ISBN 9789392696015 (Hindi)

Documentaries

* Naya Bihan (Screen Play Writer, 1992) television documentary film on Women's Education under the UNESCO related plan of Unit of Sitamarhi District in "Bihar Education Project".[30]

Poetry collections

* Ham Safar (1991) (his first poetry collection) [31][32]
* Mat Rona Ramjani Chacha (1999)[33]
* Smriti Shesh (2002)[34]

Magazines

* Urvija 1992 to 1995. Published at Sitamarhi, Bihar in India.
* Fagunahat, 1990 to 1992a yearly magazine published at Sitamarh, Bihar in India.
* Samvad, 1993, editor of a special issue of this monthly magazine, whose principal editor was Basant Arya.
* Sahityanjali, 1994. editor of a special issue of this monthly magazine, whose principal editor was Madhvendra Verma.
* Hamari Vani 2010, a Hindi e-journal. he was consulting editor for the year 2010.
* Parikalpna Blogotsav, 2012 - . He is chief editor of this Internet web journal.
* Vatvriksh, May 2011 to May 2013. A Hindi magazine published in Lucknow. He is chief editor.
* Parikalpana Samay, June 2013 - A monthly Hindi magazine published in Lucknow. He is chief editor.

## Adaptations of Prabhat's works

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* Dr. Siyaram written a Book of Prabhat's works-

Ravindra Prabhat Ki Parikalpana aur Blog alochana karm(2017) ISBN 978-93-83967-35-3 (Hindi)[35]

* "Ravindra Prabhat ka Upanyas Sahitya ek Anushilan" (Laghu Shodh, Hindi) Pratiksha Kumari/chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur University
* Audiobook: Prem Na Haat Bikay (Narrator: Ashish Jain)[36]
* Audiobook: Dharati Pakad Nirdaliy (Narrator: Kafeel Jafri)[37]
* Echoes of the Getaway (Notion Press, 2020) ISBN 9781636065694 ASIN B08QN6D2QB(The original book in Hindi Kashmir 370 kilometer was translated into English by Gautam Roy)[38]
* Audiobook: Kashmir 370 kilometer on Storytel (Narrator: Mukul Srivastava)[39]
* Audiobook: Echoes of the Getaway Behind the dark shadows of the Valley on Storytel (Narrator: Mukul Srivastava)[40]
* Audiobook: "Pratishruti" on Storytel (Narrator: Mukul Srivastava)[41]
* Audiobook: "Dhartiputri Sita" on Storytel (Narrator:Kusum verma)[42]
* Stings of the Exodus (Notion Press, 2023) ISBN 979-8890026767 ASIN B0BZPBCL94(The original book in Hindi Pratishruti was translated into English by Gautam Roy)[43]

## References

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1. ^ Bollywood Novelist Ravindra Prabhat
2. ^ Hindustan, National Daily, Patna Edition, 24 July 1994, Page No.06, Ravindra Prabhat Ki Gazal
3. ^ Aj, National Hindi Daily, Patna Edition, 14 November 1994, Page No.:9, Article Title: Literature in Sitamarhi
4. ^ Maun Ke Swar, Editor: Shri Ram Dubey, Year: 1994, Page No.: 58, Publisher: Kavya Sangam Publication, Indira Nagar,Sitamarhi-843302
5. ^ "रवीन्द्र प्रभात: परिचय और कवितायें" [Ravindra Prabhat: Introduction and Poems] (in Hindi). Kavita Kosh. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
6. ^ "रवीन्द्र प्रभात: परिचय, व्यंग्य, आलेख और कहानियाँ" [Ravindra Prabhat: Introduction, satire, articles and stories] (in Hindi). Gadya Kosh. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
7. ^ Sanwad(Hindi Monthly), Editor:Basant Arya, Taigore Sahitya Manch Dumara-843301, Bihar, India, Issue-4,5,6,1993, Page No.2
8. ^ Aaj, the national Hindi daily, Patna edition,14 November 1994, page numbers: 9, article title: साहित्य में सीतामढ़ी [Sitamarhi in Literature], Author: Ravindra Prabhat
9. ^ Ravindra Prabhat Introduction in Kavishala
10. ^ Rashtriy Sahara, Hindi Daily, New Delhi, Page No.1 (Umang), 26 September 1994, Title: Ek Gauravshali Ateet
11. ^ INDIA TODAY, National Fortnightly Magazine, New Delhi, 15 May 1995, Page No.52, Article Title: Mithas Kahan Gayil
12. ^ Ravindra Prabhat : A Short Introduction Archived 1 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine, Sahitya Kunj, 28 June 2014
13. ^ An experimental classification of Hindī blôgiṅga: abhivyakti kī naī krānti, oclc, 28 June 2014
14. ^ "वटवृक्ष". Archived from the original on 26 May 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
15. ^ Parikalpana Samay (Hindi Monthly)
16. ^ Basu, Dr. Virendra. "The creative fragrance of Ravindra Prabhat". Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
17. ^ "Cultural riches of Rajasthan take centre stage at Jaipur Literature Festival 2016". Retrieved 8 February 2017.
18. ^ News in Hindi related Book released, Sahitya Shilpi, 19 September 2011
19. ^ "Opening The Way For Hindi Blogging". This Day. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
20. ^ Dagar, Nisha. "Opening the Way for Hindi Blogging" रवीन्द्र प्रभात: हिंदी में ब्लॉग लिखने का है शौक, तो इनसे ज़रूर मिले! [Ravindra Prabhat: If you are fond of writing a blog in Hindi, then definitely meet them.]. The Better India (in Hindi). Retrieved 15 January 2022.
21. ^ Dainik Bhasker (Hindi), National Edition, New Delhi,Date:29 April 2011, Author : Piyush Pandey, Title: हिन्दी ब्लॉग सम्मेलन के बहाने (Eng: On the pretext of Hindi blog conference)
22. ^ Kashmir 370 kilometer
23. ^ "Dhartiputri Sita".
24. ^ "Pratishruti".
25. ^ Samakalin Nepali Sahitya, Editor-Ravindra Prabhat, Publisher-Urvija Publication, Ward No.-13 (old), Bhavadepur, Sitamarhi-843302, India, Year- 1995,
26. ^ Responsibility Awareness & Public Behavior
27. ^ SAMAJIK MEDIA AUR HAM / सामाजिक मीडिया और हम
28. ^ SHARE MARKET / शेयर मार्केट
29. ^ "Dr. Mithilesh Dikshit ka sahitya srijan evam pradey".
30. ^ Aj, Hindi Daily, [Patna] Edition, 30 December 1995, News Title:Bajjika Lekhak sangh ka Godasahan daura
31. ^ Khojbeen, Fortnightly Magazine, Kala Mandir, Main Road, Sitamarhi-843302, India, 15 December 1991, Page No.: 2, Poet: Basant Arya, Review Title: Hamsafar: Yatharth aur kalpna ki dhoop-chhanv
32. ^ Hamsafar, Author- Ravindra Prabhat, Publisher- Sahitya Sarita Publication, Mela Road Sitamarhi-843302, India, Year- 199,
33. ^ Mat Rona Ramjani Chacha, Poet- Ravindra Prabhat, Publisher-Kavya Sangam Publications, Indira Nagar, Sitamarhi-843302, India, 1999
34. ^ Smriti Shesh, Poet- Ravindra Prabhat, Publisher-Kathyaroop Publications, Allahabad, India,Year- 2002
35. ^ "रवीन्द्र प्रभात की परिकल्पना और ब्लॉग आलोचना कर्म के मायने: डॉ॰ विरेन्द्र कुमार बसु" [The meaning of Ravindra Prabhat's Hypothesis and blog criticism work: Dr. Virendra Kumar Basu] (in Hindi). Himdhara. Archived from the original on 19 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
36. ^ "Prem Na Haat Bikay". Audible Studio. 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
37. ^ Dharati Pakad Nirdaliy. Audible Studio. 2019. ISBN 978-9381394519.
38. ^ Echoes of the Getaway
39. ^ Kashmir 370 kilometer. Mediacura Infoline. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
40. ^ "Echoes of the Getaway Behind the dark shadows of the Valley". Mediacura Infoline. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
41. ^ Pratishruti. Mediacura Infoline. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
42. ^ Dhartiputri Sita. Mediacura Infoline. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
43. ^ "Stings of the Exodus".

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