Mohan Kalpana

Mohan Kalpana (born Mohan Bulchand Lala, 22 November 1930) was an Indian writer in the Sindhi language. He was one of the foremost writers of fiction in the post-independence era of Sindh and India. He died on 19 June 1992.

Mohan Kalpana
BornMohan Bulchand
(1930-11-22)22 November 1930
Kotri, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died19 June 1992(1992-06-19) (aged 61)
Ulhasnagar, India
OccupationWriter
Notable worksBooks (25)

Education

He received primary and secondary education from the Kotri and Karachi schools.[1]

Literary career

Mohan Kalpana was one of the tri-murti of Sindhi fiction in the second generation who tried to be distinct from the first generation of Sindhi writers. They tried to profess the progressive school of thought. The other two were Guno Samtaney and Lal Pushp. They differed among themselves also in thought and style. Kalpana was struggling between the realistic and romantic school of thought even bordering on the progressive school.[2] Kalpana had given quite a lot to post partition Sindhi literature.[3] He has written over 200 short stories. He wrote many novels, including Jalavatni, which depicts nostalgic memories of Sindh, which Kalpana was forced to leave due to the partition of the country. He was also a poet, and critic of a sort.[4]

Publications

Mohan had written 25 books.[5][6] Most of them were novels. A few most significant are:

  • 1. Anja Raat Baki Ahee (Night is still there), 1955, report on Goan freedom struggle.
  • 2. Surga Jee Golha (Search for heaven), 1958, children's novel.
  • 3. Chandini Ain Zahar (Moonlight and poison), 1967, nine stories.
  • 4. Farishtan Jee Duniya (The world of angels), 1967, nine stories.[7]
  • 5. Maau (Mother), 1979, Novel.
  • 6. Uha Shaam (That evening), 1981, seven stories.

Award

Mohan received a prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for his Book 'Uha Shaam' in 1984.[8]

Death

Mohan Kalpana died on 19 June 1992, in India.[9]

References
  1. Book: Legends of Modern Sindh, Written by: Prof: Hassan Bux Noonari, Published by: Roshni Publications 2015 Page: 186
  2. Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: Sasay to Zorgot - Mohan Lal - Google Books
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 3 June 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Book: Promoters & Preservers of Sindhyat Published: March 2003, Page: 99. (ISBN 8190171100)
  5. Amazon.co.uk: Mohan Kalpana: Books
  6. Mohan Kalpana
  7. Firishtan ji dunya: Amazon.co.uk: Mohan Kalpana: Books
  8. ":: SAHITYA : Akademi Awards ::". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  9. ڪتاب، ”بک، عشق ۽ ادب“، ”جي ليکڪ موهن ڪلپنا جي شخصيت | SindhSalamat
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