| Name(s) |
Bhikhari Thakur |
| Date of
Birth |
December 18, 1887 |
| Date of
death |
July 10, 1971 |
|
Identity |
Indian playwright,
lyricist, actor, folk dancer, folk singer and social activist in
Bhojpuri language. |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- He was an who was popularly
known as the "Shakespeare of
Bhojpuri".
- He put together a play group at
his native village and began to
perform Ramlila,
songs recitals and took an interest
in social works.
- He started writing
dramas, songs and novels
etc.
- The language of the books was
simple and
attracted many.
- His literary creations including
dramas (Bidesiya,
Beti-Bechawa, Bidhawa-Bilaap etc.)
and songs continue to be appreciated
and performed even today.
- Upcoming Hindi Film Chaarfutiya
Chhokare directed by Manish
Harishankar dedicates its one song 'Kaun
Si Nagariya' to his work
that is based on his one of the song
of Beti-Bechawa. Bihar Kokila
Sharda Sinha has
sung the song.
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