Kokkare Hosahalli Shekh Haider Nissar Ahmed(5 February 1936 – 3 May 2020[1]) was an Indian poet and writer in theKannada language.[2][3]He was awarded the Padma Shri (2008),[4]the Rajyotsava Award (1981) and the Pampa award for his work (2017). He became a household name for his workNityotsava(Daily celebration), which is a poem aboutKarnataka,a piece he composed after seeingJog falls.He has numerous poems, translations and children's books to his credit. He is known for using simple words that resonate deeply with the public in his literary work.
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| Born | Kokkare Hosahalli Shekh Haider Nissar Ahmed 5 February 1936 Devanahalli,Kingdom of Mysore,British India |
| Died | 3 May 2020(aged 84) Bangalore,Karnataka,India |
| Occupation | Writer,academic |
| Language | Kannada |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Poetry and Criticism |
| Subject | Various Themes |
| Literary movement | Navya |
| Notable works | Manasu Gandhi Bazaru, Nityotsava, Sanje Aidara Male and Manadondige Mathukathe |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri 2008 Rajyotsava Award 1981 Pampa Award 2017 |
| Spouse | Shahnawaz Begum |
Early life and education
editNissar Ahmed was born inDevanahalliinBangalore rural.His father was a government employee. His family moved to Dodda Mavalli in Bangalore. He grew up in a Muslim colony which had about 500 Muslim families. His father admitted him to aKannadamedium school, with the objective of easing the path for him to secure a government job. Most of the children in the neighbourhood studiedUrdu.
He was inspired by writersG. P. RajarathnamandM. V. Seetharamiahwho were his teachers at high school.
He was a post-graduate in Geology who worked as an Assistant Geologist in The Mysore Mines and Geology atGulbargabefore coming in touch withKuvempuand was invited to theKannadapoets' meet duringDasara festivalin 1959.[5]
Teacher
editHe worked as a lecturer in Geology in Central College,Bangaloreand then inChitradurga.Later, he taught in theSahyadri First Grade CollegeinShimogafor two terms during 1967–72 and 1975–78.
Writer
editHe is best known for Nityotsava (ನಿತ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ).[5]The Nityotsava compilation was released in the year 1978. The Nityotsava song went on to become very famous and he eventually became a household name in Karnataka. A total of 13 albums have been published. He was the chairperson of theKarnataka Sahitya Academybetween 1984 and 1987.
Literary works
editPoetry
- Nanna Nudi(My words)[6]- His first poem.
- Nityotsava(Daily celebration, 1968)[7]
- Manasu Gandhibazaru(Gandhibazaar in the mind)
- Swayam Seveya Giligalu(Parrots of Voluntarism)
- Anaamika Aanglaru(Anonymous Englishmen)
- Sanje Aidara Male(The rain at five in the evening)
- Naanemba Parakeeya(Me, the stranger)
- Nimmodaniddoo nimmantagade(To be with you, yet not be like you; 1960)[8]- Expression of his angst about the unhealthy competition amongst Kannada poets in the 1960s. He bemoans religious and caste discrimination that prevailed.[7]
- Kurigalu saar kurigalu(Sheep sir, Sheep; 1963)[7]
- Raman Sathha Suddi(The demise ofRaman,1970)[8]
- Anaataru(Orphans, 1972)[9]
- Savatiya Makkala Hage(Like Step-Children, 1982)[9]- An appeal to Mother India to not treat Muslims like stepchildren and ask to forgive "the misguided ones".
- Shilube Yeriddaane- (He has Ascended the Cross, 1982)[8]
- Nenedavara Manadalli
- Kannadada Kuvari[8]
- America, America- The poet calls out America for its superiority complex and critiques its role in impacting other nations in order to maintain such superiority.[7]
- Manadondige Mathukathe
- Benne Kadda Namma Krishna(Our Butter stealing Krishna) - Poem in praise of theLord Krishna.
- Rangoli Mathhu Maga(Rangoli and my son)[8]
- Amma Matthu Burkha(My mother and The Burkha)
- Amma, Achara Mattu Naanu(Mother, Orthodoxy and I)[8]
- Raman Matthu Naanu(C.V. Raman and I)
- Yella Maretiruvaga(When everything has been forgotten)
- Navolasa
- Sumuhurta
Poetry collections
- Manasu Gandhi Bazaaru(The heart is Gandhi Bazaar, 1960).[6]
- Sanje Aidara Male(The rain at five in the evening, 1970).[6]
- Naanemba Parakeeya(Me, the stranger, 1972).[6]
- Seemateetana Sirivanta Suggi(2017) - The last work of the poet, a select collection of his poems, was released by the formerChief Minister of KarnatakaVeerappa Moilyin the year 2017.[10]
Translations
- Selected Works ofShakespeare- (Merchant of Venice,King LearandA Midsummer Night's Dream).[7]
- Poems ofPablo Neruda
Awards
edit- Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry(1982):Anaamika Aanglaru[citation needed]
- Rajyotsava Award(1981)[2]
- Nadoja Award (2003)[11]
- Padma Shri(2008)[12]
- Kempegowda Award[citation needed]
- Pampa Award(2017)[13]
Books
edit- Ahmed K.S, Nissar (2019).Nityotsava (Hardbound).Sapna Book House.ISBN9788128026263.
- Ahmed K.S, Nissar (2019).Acchumecchu.Sapna Book House.ISBN9789388913003.
- Ahmed K.S, Nissar (2018).Samagra Kavihegalu (Hardbound).Sapna Book House.ISBN9789387979222.
- Ahmed K.S, Nissar (2017).Manadondige Matukathe.Sapna Book House.ISBN9789386381583.
- Ahmed K.S, Nissar (2017).Ayda Gadya Barahagalu (Hardbound).Sapna Book House.ISBN9789387308169.
- Ahmed K.S, Nissar (2012).Hiriyaru Harasida Heddari.Sapna Book House.ISBN9788128019272.
- Ahmed K.S, Nissar (2012).Vichara Vihara.Sapna Book House.ISBN9788128019289.
- Ahmed K.S, Nissar (2012).Aravattaidara Aisiri.Sapna Book House.ISBN9788128019470.
- Ahmed K.S, Nissar (2012).Idu Bari Bedagallo Anna.Sapna Book House.ISBN9788128019296.
Honours
editNissar Ahmed was the chairperson of 73rdAkhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana(All India Kannada Literary Symposium) held atShivamoggain 2007.[7]The 407th edition ofMysuru Dasarawas inaugurated by him in 2017 atopChamundi Hills.[14]
He was conferred honorary doctorates byKuvempu University,[15]Bangalore UniversityandKarnatak Universityin recognition of his work.
Personal life
editNissar Ahmed was married to Shahnawaz Begum. Nissar and his wife narrowly escaped aterrorist blastinJaipur.[16]The couple had two sons and daughters.
Death
editNissar Ahmed died on Sunday, 3 May inBengaluruat his residence. He was aged 84 and died due to age related ailments.[16]He was heartbroken as he had lost his wife the previous year and most recently his son in the US to cancer. His end came only 18 days after the demise of his son. He died at his residence in Padmanabhanagar peacefully.
See also
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References
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- ^Ganesh, Deepa (6 August 2015)."In the heart of Kannada".The Hindu.Retrieved8 May2020.
- ^"List of Padma award winners".rediff.Rediff. 26 January 2008.Retrieved12 May2020.
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- ^abcdPai, Roopa (5 May 2020)."Nisar Ahmed (1936-2020): Three poems that show his concern with politics, philosophy, justice".Scroll.in.Retrieved14 May2020.
- ^abcdefKumar V, Vinay (5 May 2020)."Remembering 'Nityotsava Kavi' Nissar Ahmed, one of Kannada literature's foremost poets".The Newsminute.Retrieved9 May2020.
- ^abcdefG. S, Kumar (30 September 2013)."When Kannada poets held forte".The Times of India.Retrieved9 May2020.
- ^abChandan, Gowda (9 May 2020)."The gesture of Nissar Ahmed".The Deccan Herald.Retrieved14 May2020.
- ^"Dr. Veerappa Moily To Release 'Seemateetana Sirivanta Suggi'".Star of Mysore.19 September 2017.Retrieved9 May2020.
- ^"Subhadramma Mansur receives Nadoja Award".The Hindu.7 January 2004. Archived fromthe originalon 18 February 2004.Retrieved15 December2010.
- ^"Padma Awards Directory (1954-2009)"(PDF).Ministry of Home Affairs. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 10 May 2013.Retrieved7 December2010.
- ^"Pampa Award for Nisar Ahmed".The Hindu.2 November 2017.Retrieved20 February2018.
- ^Correspondent, Special (17 August 2017)."Poet Nisar Ahmed to inaugurate Dasara celebrations this year".The Hindu.Retrieved8 May2020.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^"Kuvempu University honour for six".Deccan Herald.Retrieved7 December2010.
- ^ab"'Nityotsava' poet Nissar Ahmed no more ".Deccan Herald.3 May 2020.Retrieved8 May2020.