Dr. Prem Prakash
Dr. Prem Prakash, born on 2 August 1946 in Hyderabad, Sind [Pakistan], holds a B.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Sindhi and is associated professionally with the Life Insurance Corporation of India. A versatile literary personality, he is a writer, poet, dramatist, critic, and cultural organizer, with drama being his primary forte. He has written, directed, and staged numerous short and full-length plays, making a significant impact on the Sindhi theatre scene.
He has several books of plays and short stories to his credit, but his most monumental contribution is his doctoral research on the history of Sindhi drama spanning over a century. For his outstanding literary achievements, Dr. Prakash has received multiple honours from leading institutions, including the Central Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, for his acclaimed narrative Bhagat.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 2-8-1946
- Place of Birth: Hyderabad, Sind (Pakistan)
- Academic Attainments: B.Sc., Ph. D. (Sindhi)
- Permanent Address: Ahmedabad, India.
- Occupation: Working with Life Insurance
Corporation of India
Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions
As Writer:
- Picnic Drama, 1974.
- Morcha Bandi [Procession], Drama, 1975.
- Villain Stories, 1977.
- Veeha [Twenty], Stories, 1994.
- Bhagat [Blending of traditional Dance, Song & Story telling], Poems, 1998.
As Dramatist
Dr. Prem Prakash has directed the following Sindhi Plays:
- Juloos, [Procession], 1982.
- Vari-a-Sando Kot [Castle of Sand], 1980.
- Ashyano [Nest] , 1990.
- Farishtan Ji Duniya [The World of Angels].
In addition, Dr. Prem Prakash has directed 35 One Act Plays from 1976 to 2000. Some noteworthy are: Undah Ji Golha [Search for darkness] , Machis Kithe Aa [Where is Match Box] , Zilzlo [Earth Quake] , Sakht Chahre Varo Manhoon [The Man with the hard face] , Jadahin Zindha [When alive] , Hun Jo Dupp [His fear] .
Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours
- Literary Award for Book Morchabandi, 1979, [At New Delhi by Central Hindi Directorate].
- Literary Award forOutstanding Literary Contribution 2000 [At Jaipur by Akhil Bharat Sindhi Boli Ain Sahit Sabha].
- Gaurav Puraskar for Lifetime Achievement, 1999 [At Ahmedabad by Gujarat Sindhi Sahitya Academy].
- Award for his Book Bhagat 2001 [At New Delhi by Sahitya Akademi, Ministry of HRD Govt. of India].
Finale
Dr. Prem Prakash is a versatile artist, writer, poet, dramatist, critic and organiser rolled in one. His forte is the field of drama. He has written many short and full length plays and directed them. Still a greater number of plays he has brought on the Sindhi stage.
Quite a few books of drama and short stories are to his credit. But his monumental research work is his treatise on the history of Sindhi drama, covering over a century, for which he received a doctorate from University of Bombay.
Dr. Prakash has received quite a few awards for his literary achievements from different organisations-Central Hindi Directorate, Gujarat Sindhi Sahitya Academy, Akhil Bharat Sindhi Boli Ain Sahit Sabha. And recently he has won the coveted annual award from the Central Sahitya Akedemi , New Delhi, narrative 'Bhagat'.