The birth centenary of Dharamvir Bharati, one of Hindi literature’s most revered figures, to be celebrated with a grand literary and cultural festival on January 16, 2025, at Mukti Auditorium, Mumbai.
This celebration brings together an illustrious gathering of literary stalwarts, cultural icons, and celebrated performers to honor the enduring legacy of Bharati, whose masterpieces such as Gunahon Ka Devta and Andha Yug have left an indelible mark on Indian literature.
The centerpiece of this tribute is the unveiling of the 164th edition of Gunahon Ka Devta, Dharamvir Bharati’s seminal novel that has inspired generations. The edition will be presented to Pushpa Bharti Ji, the late author’s wife, as a token of gratitude for her role in preserving and nurturing his literary legacy.
The festival will open with the Dharamvir Bharati Poetry Symposium, featuring literary luminaries Vishnu Sharma, Bodhisattva, and Kamlesh Malik, who will reflect on Bharati’s poetic brilliance and its timeless relevance.
This will be followed by the launch of Alka Agarwal Sigtia’s #Meera_Cool, where distinguished speakers Shoma Ghosh, Rajeshwari Sachdev, Vishnu Sharma, Vandana Sharma, Hemant Jha, and Vivek Agarwal will delve into the contemporary themes explored in the book.
Next, the festival will showcase Surya Bala’s Yadon Ke Shilalekh, with esteemed speakers Sudarshana Dwivedi, Harish Pathak, Hari Mridul, and Chitra Desai offering their insights.
The day continues with the launch of Ambar Pandey’s Matlab Hindu, accompanied by an engaging discussion led by Yatindra Mishra, Prabhat Ranjan, Satya Vyas, and Priyanka Dubey, highlighting the intricate interplay of tradition and modernity in Hindi literature.
In another session, Chinmayi Tripathi’s Aathven Maale Par Swadhisthan will be introduced, with celebrated figures Piyush Mishra, Ashok Mishra, Anu Singh Chaudhary, and Yunus Khan sharing their perspectives on its literary depth.
The program will also feature Sameer Anjaan’s Sameer Lafzon Ke Saath Ek Safnama, where the acclaimed lyricist himself will engage in a thought-provoking conversation about his creative journey.
A significant highlight of the day is The Legacy of Dharamvir Bharati: Editors & Directors Roundtable, where luminaries such as Nadira Babbar, Asgar Wajahat, Arvind Gaur, Atul Tiwari, Arun Maheshwari, Ajit Rai, and Prabhat Ranjan will discuss Bharati’s influence on contemporary literature, theater, and filmmaking.
The festival will conclude with an emotional crescendo in The Love Story of Five Generations. This session features captivating performances by celebrated actors Seema Pahwa, Pankaj Tripathi, Divya Dutta, Ila Arun, Vineet Kumar, Sutapa Sikdar, Himani Shivpuri, and Anup Soni, bringing excerpts from Bharati’s Gunahon Ka Devta and Andha Yug to life.
Arun Maheshwari, Managing Director of Vani Prakashan Group, shared, “Dharamvir Bharati’s works have shaped the very soul of Hindi literature. This centenary celebration is our humble effort to honor his genius and inspire the next generation of writers and readers.” Aditi Maheshwari Goyal, CEO of Vani Prakashan, added, “As Vani Prakashan celebrates its 61st year, this festival represents a bridge between timeless classics and contemporary voices, ensuring Bharati Ji’s legacy continues to flourish.”
Born on December 25, 1925, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Dharamvir Bharati’s works, including Suraj Ka Saatvaan Ghoda, Andha Yug, and Yudh Yatra, have transcended time and geography, capturing the complexities of Indian society and human emotions. Honored with accolades such as the Padma Shri and Vyas Samman, Bharati’s literary contributions remain a cornerstone of Hindi literature.
The Dharamvir Bharati Birth Centenary Festival invites literature enthusiasts, academics, and cultural aficionados to come together and celebrate the life and works of a literary titan.
Program Outline:
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dharamvir Bharati Poetry Symposium
Speakers: Vishnu Sharma, Bodhisattva, Kamlesh Malik
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM
Book Launch: #Meera_Cool by Alka Agarwal Sigtia
Speakers: Shoma Ghosh, Rajeshwari Sachdev, Vishnu Sharma, Vandana Sharma, Hemant Jha, Vivek Agarwal
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Book Launch: Yadon Ke Shilalekh by Surya Bala
Speakers: Sudarshana Dwivedi, Harish Pathak, Hari Mridul, Chitra Desai
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Book Launch: Matlab Hindu by Ambar Pandey
Speakers: Yatindra Mishra, Prabhat Ranjan, Satya Vyas, Priyanka Dubey
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Book Launch: Aathven Maale Par Swadhisthan by Chinmayi Tripathi
Speakers: Piyush Mishra, Ashok Mishra, Anu Singh Chaudhary, Yunus Khan
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Book Launch: Sameer Lafzon Ke Saath Ek Safnama by Sameer Anjaan
Speaker: Sameer Anjaan
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
The Legacy of Dharamvir Bharati: Editors & Directors Roundtable
Speakers: Nadira Babbar, Asgar Wajahat, Arvind Gaur, Atul Tiwari, Arun Maheshwari, Ajit Rai, Prabhat Ranjan
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
The Love Story of Five Generations
Performers: Seema Pahwa, Pankaj Tripathi, Divya Dutta, Ila Arun, Vineet Kumar, Sutapa Sikdar, Himani Shivpuri, Anup Soni
6:15 PM
Presentation of the 164th edition of Gunahon Ka Devta to Pushpa Bharti Ji
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