Late Shri Goverdhan Mahaboobani "Bharati"

Uttam Sahit Award

Recipient for year 2010

Born on 13 January 1929, Bharati was an eminent Sindhi poet, writer, dramatist, and lyricist who made significant contributions to Sindhi films, writing lyrics for nine films and closely associating with renowned music director C. Arjun. He produced the first full-length Sindhi drama Bigrial Ghar in Delhi, brought Ajmer onto India’s Sindhi cultural map through Sindhi Sangat, authored 20 books, and received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1990 for Sheeshe Ja Ghar.

Key Facts
  • Birth Date: 13th Jan 1929

Biography

He was born on 13th Jan 1929. Bharati is eminent Poet Writer and Dramatist. He is a unique person who has contributed to Sindhi Films through his Lyrics a lot. He was close associate of C. Arjun prominent Sindhi Music Director eminent music director.

Bharati has credit of producing first full length Sindhi Drama Titled "Bigrial Ghar" at Delhi. He is person who brought Ajmer on Sindhi Cultural map of India through his organization 'Sindhi Sangat', traveled through out India and put tremendous efforts to save Sindhi Language through cultural programs and Sindhi films.

He has written lyrics of 9 Sindhi Films. He has 20 books at his credit His book Titled “Sheeshe Ja Ghar”, has been given Sahitya Akademi Award in 1990.

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Late Shri Goverdhan Mahaboobani "Bharati"