Chandradhar Sharma Guleri

Chandradhar Sharma ' ' (1883–1922), was a writer and scholar of Hindi, Sanskrit, Prakrit and Pali from Jaipur, India, . Described as a versatile genius,[1] he is known as the author of Usne Kaha Tha ( Hindi उसने कहा था ), first published in 1915, which is debated to be the first short story in Hindi.[2] He is also remembered for his efforts to preserve the Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur.[3]

Academic career

Pandit Guleri graduated from Allahabad University and later headed the Department of Sanskrit at Mayo College, Ajmer. In 1922, he was appointed to the Manindra Chandra Nandi Chair in Ancient History and Religion at Banaras Hindu University.[4]

Bibliography

To read Usne kaha tha (in Hindi and English) go to external links

Commemorative volume

Edited work

Stage adaptation

Translation

Popular culture

The story Usne Kaha Tha was brought to the big screen in 1960. Produced by Bimal Roy, the film starred Sunil Dutt and Nanda and directed by Moni Bhattacharjee.[2]

Further reading

References

  1. Roy, Ashim Kumar (1978), History of the Jaipur City. Manohar Publications Delhi
  2. 1 2 "Usne Kaha Tha 1961". The Hindu. 29 November 2008.
  3. Srivastava V S Editor (1981), Cultural contours of India p43. Abhinav Publications Delhi ISBN 0-391-02358-6
  4. News article on 125th birth anniversary celebrations at Himvani.com

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