Ramlochan Vishwakarma
Ramlochan Vishwakarma, known by his pen name as Sanwariya, was an Indian folk writer. He primarily contributed to nautanki, a folk performance forms of South Asia.
He was born in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] He wrote nautanki books such as Ramlochan Sanwariya, Chhin lo roti,[2] and Namak ka Daroga.
The Ministry of Culture, government of India conferred Senior Fellowship upon him for his contributions to folk writings.[3]
Ramlochan Sanwariya was a prominent Indian folk poet, playwright, and one of the most celebrated writers of Nautanki, a traditional folk theatre form popular in North India. With more than 150 written works, Sanwariya is regarded as one of the most influential contributors to the preservation and modernization of Nautanki.
Early life and background
Ramlochan Sanwariya was born in Gadhiyav village in Karchhana Tehsil, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, into a family deeply rooted in artistic traditions. His father, Brahmyagya Vishwakarma, was a carpenter, poet, and Nautanki performer, while his grandfather, Ram Kumar Bhagat, was also a well-known folk artist. This familial connection to folk arts had a profound influence on Sanwariya from a young age, nurturing his talents in writing and performance.[4].
- ^ Vishwakarma, Ramlochan. "Ramlochan Vishwakarma". Hindustan.
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- ^ Vishwakarma, Ramlochan. "Performer chronicles region's Nautanki for posterity". Times of india.
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