Abdul Rasheed (writer)

Abdul Rasheed (born 1965) is an Indian writer, poet, editor and translator from Karnataka.[1] In 2004 he won Sahitya Akademi Golden Jubilee Award for lifetime achievement.[2] He also a translator, blogger, columnist and radio personality.[3]

Abdul Rasheed
Abdul Rasheed (Kannada Writer)
Abdul Rasheed (Kannada Writer)
Born(1965-02-28)28 February 1965
Kodagu
OccupationWriter
LanguageKannada
NationalityIndian
Alma materMysore University, Maharaja College
Period21st century
GenreFiction, Poetry
Notable worksHoovinakolli; Nanna Paadige Nanu
Notable awardsSahitya Akademi; Karnataka Sahitya Academy

Early life and education

Abdul Rasheed was born on 28 February 1965 at Suntikoppa, Coorg in Karnataka and spent his childhood in Kodagu district.[4] He obtained his bachelor's degree in journalism from Maharaja's College, Mysore and master's degree in English literature from University of Mysore.[5]

Professional career

Rasheed works with All India Radio as a program officer. Currently he is Program Director with Mysuru Akashavani[6] He is the editor of online magazines "Kendasampige" and "Mysorepost" which are widely read by Kannada public.[7] He has written the life stories of celebrated Kannada artists like Vidyabhusana in his blogs.[8]

Literary works

Rasheed has published two novels, four books of short stories, four books of creative essays and two anthologies of poetry.[9] His popular stories include "Kirti Patake" (Red Flag) and "Hoovinakolli"[10] His first novel ‘’Hoovinakolli’’ was published online before paperback was released in 2011.[11] He has also translated the works of Hemingway, Camus, Pushkin, Rumi and Rilke. Rasheed's works are difficult to classify and he is known as a genre bender weaving together prose, poetry, journalism and biography. His works have been translated into English, German, Swedish and Hindi.[12] His poetry collections include ‘’"Nanna Paadige Nanu"’’ and ‘’"Narakada Kennaligeyantha Ninna Benna Huri"’’ [13]

Abdul Rasheed is often called Kannada's Basheer because of comparison of his fiction works with that of celebrated Malayalam writer Vaikom Muhammed Basheer.[14]

Other contributions

Rasheed writes columns for Kannada newspapers like Vijaya Karnataka. He is a modern pioneer in Kannada column writing. He is a regular speaker at various national and state-level literary festivals including Bangalore Literature Festival,[15] Mysore Literature Festival and Kerala Literature Festival.[16] He has served as a jury for various literary awards including TOTO Funds Arts (TFA) awards.[17] He is the founder editor of Kendasampige Blogging Website, which metamorphosed into the publishing house Kendasampige Prakashana.[18]

Rasheed has been a delegate of Sahitya Akademi to various countries including Sweden and Syria under cultural exchange program.[19] He has addressed seminar of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union.[20] He has also collaborated in international literary translation projects.[21]

Opinion and criticism

Rasheed feels that the new generation of writers are not bothered about imagery or technique, but rather focused on first hand narratives. Rasheed has been vocally critical of Hindutva terror and religious fundamentalism in contemporary literature.[22] He is also vocal about conservation of tribal language and culture.[23]

Awards and recognition

Rasheed's award-winning works include four anthologies of short stories Pranapakshi, Hallu Kuliga Huduga, Sampoorna Parijata and Eethanakada Kethegalu.[24] His works were recognised by Sahitya Akademi which conferred on him its golden jubilee prize in 2004. He also won Karnataka Sahitya Academy award for his book Haalu Kudiga Huduga. Besides he has won numerous other literary awards including Sandesha Award[25] for journalism[26] and Kempegowda Award[27] for contribution to Kannada literature.[28]

Bibliography

Books in English
  • Rasheed, Abdul (2021). Mysore Post. New Delhi: Kohinoor Books. ISBN 978-81-952546-1-3.
  • Rasheed, Abdul (2002). Requiem. New Delhi: Sahitya Akademi.

Books in Kannada
  • Rasheed, Abdul (2020). Hottu Gottillada Kathegalu. Mysore: Anugraha Prakashana. ISBN 978-81-935949-8-8.
  • Rasheed, Abdul (2011). Hoovinakolli. Mysore: Kendasampige Prakashana. ISBN 978-81-921147-1-2.
  • Rasheed, Abdul (2017). Hallu Kudida Huduga. Mysore: Anugraha Prakashana.
  • Rasheed, Abdul (2020). Pranapakshi Eethanakada. Mysore: Anugraha Prakashana. ISBN 978-81-935949-8-8.
  • Rasheed, Abdul (2014). Sampoorna Parijatha. Mysore: Anugraha Prakashana.
  • Rasheed, Abdul (1992). Nanna Paadige Nanu. Bangalore: Kannada Sangha Publications.
  • Rasheed, Abdul (2008). Narakada Kennaligeyantha Benna Huri. Mysore: Anugraha Prakashana.
  • Rasheed, Abdul (2013). Kaaluchakra. Mysore: Abhinava Publications.
  • Rasheed, Abdul (2015). Alemaariya Dinachari. Mysore: Anugraha Prakashana. ISBN 978-81-935949-8-8.
  • Rasheed, Abdul (2005). Mathigoo Ache. Mysore: Kannada Sangha Publications.

Journal articles

Translations
  • Lord Cornwallis and Queen Elizabeth (2021), Akshara Prakashana

See also

References
  1. "Abdul Rasheed – Poet Profile". Goethe Institut. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  2. "Sahitya Akademi Golden Jubilee Awards". Government of India Ministry of Culture. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  3. "Translators and Contributors to Sahitya Akademi Journal". Indian Literature. Sahitya Akademi. 46 (1): 192. JSTOR 23344555. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  4. "Abdul Rasheed Author Profile". Book Brahma. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  5. "Abdul Rasheed Poems & Translations". Lyric Line. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  6. "Abdul Rashid Literary Biodata". Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  7. "Mysore Literature Festival". Mysore Literature Festival. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  8. S. N. Deepak (19 February 2019). "Ex-Monk Tells Moving Life Story". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  9. "Abdul Rasheed Literary Works". Prakriti Foundation. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  10. "Stories by Abdul Rasheed". PARI – People’s Archive of Rural India. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  11. "From Online to Print". Times of India. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  12. "Abdul Rasheed – Life and Works". Goethe Institut. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  13. "Abdul Rasheed Poetry". Lyric Line. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  14. Kamalakar (4 October 2009). "Abdul Rasheed – Kannada's Basheer". Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  15. "Speakers at Bangalore Literature Festival". Bangalore Literature Festival. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  16. "Awarding the Arts". The Hindu. 10 January 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  17. "Awarding the Arts". The Hindu. 10 January 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  18. Pratibha Nandakumar (20 May 2011). "From Online to Print". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  19. "Sahitya Akademi Cultural Exchange Program". Sahitya Akademi. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  20. "Abdul Rasheed to Address Radio Seminar". One India. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  21. "German-Indian Poets Inter-Translate Literary Works". The Indian Express. 10 December 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  22. "Three Kannada Intellectuals Who Disagree". The News Minute. 3 October 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  23. "Need to Conserve Tribal Language". Deccan Herald. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  24. "Abdul Rasheed – Speaker Profile". Kerala Literature Festival. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  25. "23rd Sandesha Awards Announced". Kannadiga World. 29 November 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  26. , Vardhaman award, Lankesh award
  27. "Kempegowda Award Winners Announced". The Hindu. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  28. "Ten Distinguished Achievers Win Sandesha Award". Mangalore Today. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
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