Saroj Bal

Saroj Bal
Saroj Bal at Salandi Book Fair, Bhadrak.
Born	(1976-02-02) 2 February 1976 (age 48) Bhadrak, Odisha, India
Occupation	poet, editor, publisher
Language	Odia
Nationality	Indian
Education	MA in Odia Literature
Alma mater	Utkal University
Period	21st century
Genres	Poetry
Notable works	Samay Saha Selfie

Saroj Bal (born 2 February 1976) is a Odia language poet from India. He is also a translator and editor of several literary journals.

Biography

Saroj Bal was born on 2 February 1976 at village Arjunbindha in Bhadrak district of Odisha, India. He completed his post graduate education in Odia literature from Utkal University. He has pursued creative writing as his career, besides working as a digital designer, musician, journalist and literary activist.[1] He is also a publisher with his own publication house "Time Pass".[2] He has designed several books as a graphic illustrator.[3]

Works

Saroj Bal has written fourteen poetry books, four collections of short stories and one novel. he has edited several literary journals including "Saamanaa", "Sindoor" and "Rebati".[4] His poems have been widely translated into English language.[5] He regularly performs his poetry at national literary festivals.[6][7] In 2022 Saroj Bal's Odia poems translated by Snehaprava Das won Jibanananda Das Award for poetry.[8] His poems on inclusivity and togetherness graced the Kolkata Poetry Confluence.[9]

Awards

• Katha Naba Pratibha Award
• Basanta Muduli Kabita Award
• State Youth Award
• Kadambini Feature Award
• Rabi Patnaik Memorial Award

Bibliography

Novels

• 2012 - Bahare Barasa

Poetry

• 2022 - Raatira Bati
• 2022 - Prema Pahandi
• 2018 - Samay Saha Selfie
• 2018 - Udaya Raag
• 2014 - Saata Dinare Goraapana
• 2012 - Tu Marichikaa ku Mun Marubhoomi
• 2010 - Power Cut

Translation into other languages

• Sunshine in Janpath (Translated by Harmendra Singh)
• जन पथ में धूप (Translated by Shankar Lal Purohit)

Magazines edited by Saroj Bal

• Saamanaa
• Sindoor
• Rebati
• Maata
• Pustak Melaa haalchaal

References

1. ""Ne" Odia Poetry - Saroj Bal". Incredible Odisha. 9 March 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
2. "Saroj Bal - Poet Profile". The Hindi Samay. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
3. "The Lost Daughter and Other Stories". The Indian Express. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
4. "Saroj Bal - Odia Poet". The Caravan Magaziney. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
5. "Poems by Saroj Bal - Translated by Bibhu Padhi". The Antonym Magazine. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
6. "Kalinga Literary Festival Takes Off". Business Standard. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
7. "Sahitya Akademi Young Writers Meet" (PDF). Sahitya Akademi. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
8. "Kolkata Poetry Confluence : Translation Awards Announced". Kolkata Poetry Confluence. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
9. "Poetry Confluence to celebrate inclusivity and togetherness". Times of India. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.