Pratap Somvanshi
- Writer
Pratap Somvanshi, is a famous Indian poet, lyric and writer. He was born on December 20, 1968 in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh, He holds an M.A. in Hindi literature from Kanpur University. Apart from his literary pursuits, Pratap serves as the Managing Director of the Hindustan Hindi daily newspaper. His remarkable talent has earned him prestigious accolades such as the Panos South Asia Media fellowship for 1999 and the KC Kulish International merit Award 2017.
Known for his profound thoughts's poetry has gained widespread recognition. Some of his notable works include "Itwar Chota Par Gaya" and a play based on Kabeer's wife "Loli." His impact extends beyond the literary realm, with his poems finding a place in school textbooks for non formal education in Uttar Pradesh.
Notably, Pratap Somvanshi's creativity extends to the realm of cinema. He penned a qawwali for the Indian feature film "Azamgarh," and that qawali, was sung by the Nizami brothers.
Through his dedication to the written word, Prataph Somvanshi has left an indelible mark on the world of poetry and literature.
Known for his profound thoughts's poetry has gained widespread recognition. Some of his notable works include "Itwar Chota Par Gaya" and a play based on Kabeer's wife "Loli." His impact extends beyond the literary realm, with his poems finding a place in school textbooks for non formal education in Uttar Pradesh.
Notably, Pratap Somvanshi's creativity extends to the realm of cinema. He penned a qawwali for the Indian feature film "Azamgarh," and that qawali, was sung by the Nizami brothers.
Through his dedication to the written word, Prataph Somvanshi has left an indelible mark on the world of poetry and literature.