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  BBC NEWS | South Asia | Thousands mourn poet Bachchan
Thousands of people have attended the funeral procession in Bombay of Harivansh Rai Bachchan, one of the greatest poets of the Hindi language who died on Saturday.
Harivansh Rai Bachchan was born in 1907 in Allahabad in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
Harivansh Rai Bachchan is survived by his wife Teji Bachchan and sons, Amitabh and Ajitabh.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/south_asia/2673563.stm   (501 words)

  
 Harivansh Rai Bachchan, 1907-2003
Harivansh Rai Bachchan, one of the greatest poets of the Hindi language, died on Saturday 18 January of respiratory problems at the age of 96.
Harivansh Rai Bachchan was born in 1907 in Allahabad, where he also went to school.
Bachchan taught English at Allahabad University from 1941 to 1952, then moved to Cambridge where he was the first Indian to become a doctor of philosophy in English.
www.poetryinternational.org /cwolk/view/19283   (247 words)

  
 U.P. Government   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Describing Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan as a poet of generations, the Prime Minister said that his all poetry got popularity but Madhushala achieved a significant place at the world level.
Bachchan was a professor of English language but he never forgotten his mother language and gave full honour to it.
Amithabh Bachchan recalled his father’s memories and said that despite being an English Professor he was totally committed for the cause of Hindi.
upgov.up.nic.in /news11.asp?idn=1262   (411 words)

  
 Harivansh Rai Bachchan dead   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Noted Hindi poet and film star Amitabh Bachchan's father Harivansh Rai Bachchan died in Mumbai on Sa turday night at 2340 IST after a prolonged illness, the Bachchans' family friend and Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh said.
He is survived by his wife Teji Bachchan and sons Amitabh and Ajitabh.
Dr.Harivansh rai bachchan, You are my favorite poet.You were the greatest poet of hindi literature.
www.rediff.com /news/2003/jan/18bach.htm   (195 words)

  
 Lyricist - Harivanshrai Bachchan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Harivansh Rai Bachhan presented it on Stage the audience became so personally involved in it that the entire Hall seemed to be swayed under the influence of the message in it.
Born in a middle-class family at Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh on 27 November 1907, Bachchan graduated from the Allahabad University in 1929, and very soon he was drawn into the vortex of the freedom struggle.
The great achievement of Harivansh Rai in prose writing was his autobiography in four volumes Naye Purane Jharokhe (Windows New and Old) beginning with Kya Bhoolon Kya Yaad Karoon (What to Forget and What to Remember).
www.hindilyrix.com /lyricists/lyricist-harivanshrai-bachchan.html   (1795 words)

  
 [nukkad] Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan is no more
Harivansh Rai Bachchan is no more By: A Mid Day Correspondent http://mid-day.com January 18,2003 Well-known poet and intellectual Dr Harishavanshrai Bachchan died late Saturday night at 11:40 pm.
Bachchan was kept under observation at the Intensive Care Unit set up at Pratiksha, the residence of his son and megastar Amitabh Bachchan in suburban Juhu.
Harivansh Rai Bachchan was born in 1907 and was educated at Allahabad, Banaras Hindu University and Cambridge Univeristy.
www.mumbai-central.com /nukkad/jan2003/msg00585.html   (780 words)

  
 The Flag and Freedom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Bachchan was one of the pioneers of the poetry that touched the inner being of the reader with its romanticism.
Bachchan came on the poetry scene in the late 30s and became one of the most popular poets at a time, and in the period, of Hindi stalwarts such as Sumitranandan Pant, Suryakant Tripathi Nirala, Jaishankar Prasad and Maithilisharan Gupt, to name a few.
Bachchan’s lyrics, his mode of recitation and his simple down-to-earth style of writing made him an instant hero among the common readers and listeners.
www.internationalopinion.com /My_mentor_Dr_Harivansh_Rai.htm   (2028 words)

  
 [minstrels] Madhushala (The Tavern) -- Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Bachchan, who has translated the Rubaiyat into Hindi, has acknowledged the Persian influence in his work and indeed it is this aspect of his poetry that sets it apart form the work of the major Hindi poets of our time.
The range of the 135 verses of Madhushala is wide: wine and the tavern or wine-house serve as the basic metaphors in the poem and symbolise the fillness and intoxication of life as well as its pain and frustration.
Biography: Harivansh Rai Bachchan was born in 1907 and was educated at Allahabad, Banaras Hindu and Cambridge Univeristies.
www.cs.rice.edu /~ssiyer/minstrels/poems/72.html   (1416 words)

  
 Noted Hindi poet Harivansh Rai dead   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Mumbai, January 19: Harivansh Rai Bachchan, a doyen of Hindi poetry and megastar Amitabh Bachchan's father, died at his residence in Mumbai on Saturday night after prolonged illness.
Born in Allahabad in 1917, Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan exploded on Hindi literary scene in 1935 with his recitation of Madhushala to a huge audience, unfolding to listeners an enchanting world with rings of Omar Khayyam.
But it was far from a smooth journey for Harivansh Rai Bachchan as he struggled between poverty and literary pursuit, something which left an indelible mark on his young mind and his works.
www.expressindia.com /fullstory.php?newsid=18490   (434 words)

  
 Bachchan to contribute Rs. 1 crore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Bachchan, who is also a brand ambassador for UP put forward the proposal at the meeting of Uttar Pradesh Development Council.
Bachchan initially wanted the chair to be set up in Allahabad University, which is the alma mater of Harivansh Rai where he also taught English.
However, when Bachchan came to know that the University was likely to be given a central status, he agreed for Lucknow University.
movies.indiainfo.com /newsbytes/amitabh_0812.html   (119 words)

  
 U.P. Government   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Poetries of Dr. Bachchan reflected life : Vishnu Kant Shastri Madhushala to be translated in regional languages : Mulayam Singh Yadav Lucknow : November 27, 2003 The Prime Minister, Mr.
Vishnu Kant Shastri also recited some poetries of Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan and said that his poems reflected the glimpse of life.
He said that Dr. Bachchan brought laurels to the country through his poetry.
upgov.up.nic.in /news11.asp?idn=1261   (411 words)

  
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This collection of Bachchan’s early poems in Hindi penned during 1933-34 is now being presented to the readers in its 43rd reprint.
Bachchan acquired immense popularity in the 19309s through 'Madhushala, a long poem inspired by the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
Some three decades later, by now well established as a major figure on the Hindi literary scene, Bachchan wrote the first of four volumes of his autobiography, which was to earn widespread praise from critics and readers alike.
www.indiaclub.com /shop/AuthorSelect.asp?Author=Harivansh+Rai+Bachchan   (327 words)

  
 Bachchan, Harivansh Rai --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Bachchan's public readings were attended by thousands of people, and the still-popular work was translated…
Bachchan's public readings were attended by thousands of...
The television assignment was a decided departure for Bachchan, a former film star who was once regarded...
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9395424   (602 words)

  
 PM releases postage stamp on Harivansh Rai Bachchan : Happenings News : ApunKaChoice.Com
Terming as ''poet of the era'' Harivansh Rai Bachchan who depicted the philosophy of life and social evils through his works, Mr.
He also narrated about how he met Harivansh Rai Bachchan the first time at Allahabad when he was a student and went to participate in a debate contest there.
Bachchan family members, including the poet's daughter-in-law Jaya, grandson Abhishek, granddaughter Shweta along with her husband Nikhil Nanda and in-laws were also present at the function.
www.apunkachoice.com /happenings/20031128-0.html   (283 words)

  
 Harivansh Rai Bachchan passes away- The Economic Times   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Harivansh Rai Bachchan, a noted Hindi poet and megastar Amitabh Bachchan's father, died at his residence in Mumbai on Saturday night after prolonged illness.
Bachchan had been kept under observation at the Intensive Care Unit specially set up at his residence.
When the end came, all family members of Harivansh Rai Bachchan, including son Amitabh, daughter-in-law Jaya and grandson Abhishek were present at the bedside,
economictimes.indiatimes.com /articleshow/msid-34801556,prtpage-1.cms   (222 words)

  
 Harivansh Rai Bachchan cremated
The mortal remains of noted poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan were consigned to flames amid chanting of hymns at the Ruia Park crematorium in suburban Juhu in Mumbai on Sunday evening.
Elder son Amitabh Bachchan lit the funeral pyre.
Admirers of Harivansh Rai chanted Ram nam satya hai and Harivansh Rai amar rahe as water from the Ganga was sprinkled over the body before the funeral pyre was lit.
www.rediff.com /news/2003/jan/19bach.htm   (323 words)

  
 Freeindiamedia.com, Express your impartial, radical, grassroot views on current issues.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
This Poetry Page is dedicated to Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan, the noted Hindi poet of India who died on January 18, 2003.
Harivansh Rai Bachchan was born in 1907 and was educated at Allahabad, Banaras Hindu and Cambridge Univeristies.
Bachchan, who has translated the Rubaiyat into Hindi, has acknowledged the Persian influence in his work and indeed it is this aspect of his poetry that sets it apart from the work of the major Hindi poets of our time.
www.freeindiamedia.com /poetry/25_jan_poetry.htm   (1056 words)

  
 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News
The mortal remains of noted poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan were consigned to the flames amid chanting of religious hymns at the Ruia Park crematorium in suburban Juhu this evening.
The 96-year-old Harivansh Rai died of prolonged illness at Amitabh’s residence “Pratiksha” last night.
Admirers of Harivansh Rai chanted “Ram nam satya hai” and “Harivansh Rai amar rahe” as waters from the Ganges was sprinkled over the body before the pyre was lit.
www.tribuneindia.com /2003/20030120/main3.htm   (479 words)

  
 Harivansh Rai Bachchan takes ill
Eminent Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, father of Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan, fell ill on Wednesday.
His condition forced Amitabh to cancel his engagements for the next couple of days, family sources in Mumbai said.
Doctors from Bombay Hospital attended on the senior Bachchan, who has been ill for a long time.
www.indiaabroad.com /news/2003/jan/15ab.htm   (73 words)

  
 SUPERSTAR AMITHABH BACHCHAN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
SUPERSTAR AMITHABH BACHCHAN'S DAD PASSES ON The father of super-star of the millenium Amithabh Bachchan, Harivansh Rai Bachchan passed away at 11.40 pm on Saturday night.
The film industry was bereaved on hearing of his death and many film personalities gathered at Pratiksha, the bungalow of Amithabh Bachchan to pass on their condolences.
From around early Sunday morning a steady stream of mourners offered their condolences to Amithabh, his wife Jaya, daughter Shweta and son Abhishek and an atmosphere of gloom engulfed the Juhu-Vile Parle area which is the abode of most film stars, as they heard of the death of Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
www.lenzinfo.org.za /bollywood/Amithabh'd_Dad_passes_on.htm   (306 words)

  
 Harivansh Rai Bachchan passes away   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Father of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and well known poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan died in Mumbai on Saturday night at 2340 IST after a prolonged illness, the Bachchans' family friend and Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh said.
The 96-year-old poet had been unwell for some time and his condition had deteriorated on Wednesday night, according to family sources.
Bachchan had been kept under observation at an Intensive Care Unit set up at Pratiksha, Amitabh Bachchan's residence in suburban Juhu.
www.bollyvista.com /article/a/32/308   (146 words)

  
 Premchand : Sahitya and Cinema: Hindi Literature
Recently, he enthralled Londoners with his poetry of romantic humanism and later in an exclusive interview he talked about his life and some of his best philosophical poems never heard in public before.
He says Bachchan was a strict teacher, Jawahrlal Nehru's Hindi adviser and of course a great poet.
And very few of us know that Harivansh Rai and Teji Bachchan were disciplined and organised parents and their household was a typical Allahabadi Sangam of tradition and modernity, that later reflected in many of the films and songs of their son Amitabh Bachchan.
www.historytalking.com /hindi.htm   (622 words)

  
 Harivansh Rai Bachchan seriously ill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Father of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and well known poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan is critical and has been put on a ventilator.
According to family sources he fell ill on Wednesday night and complained of breathlessness.
Family sources revealed that because of senior Bachchan's poor condition Amitabh has canceled his engagements for the next couple of days.
www.bollyvista.com /article/p/32/304   (82 words)

  
 News - Harivansh Rai Bachchan taken ill
Eminent Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, father of mega star Amitabh Bachchan, on Wednesday night fell ill and doctors attended on him at his residence here, family sources said.
Doctors from Bombay Hospital attended on the senior Bachchan who has been ailing since long, the sources said.
Amitabh Bachchan in stable condition after being rushed to hospital
www.starswelove.com /scriptsphp/news.php?newsid=1814   (130 words)

  
 The House of Hindi Poetry: Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan
The House of Hindi Poetry: Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan
It is through Bachchan's poems that I started liking and enjoying hindi poetry.
I just chanced upon his book Madhushala one day and that started me off.
manaskriti.com /kaavyaalaya/bachchan.html   (49 words)

  
 Welcome to rediff.com
I belong to Allahabad,loss of Sri Harivansh Rai Bachchan cannot be expressed through E-mail,Allahabad has lost a star,sky of Allahabad will never be same again,may God rest him in peace.
LET ME START OFF BY CONVEYING MY CONDOLENCES TO THE BACHCHAN FAMILY AND TO THE NATION AS SHE HAS LOST ONE OF HER CHILDREN.
Bachchan us moh se aazad to gaye.Lekin unke mohit hamesha unheN yaad rakheNge,unki rachnayen,hamesha unki yaad dilayeNgi.
mboard.rediff.com /board/board.php?boardid=news2003jan18bach1   (572 words)

  
 randomWalks: rip Harivansh Rai Bachchan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
<< report from dc : rip Harivansh Rai Bachchan : j18 - central paris >>
Cremate me on that land, where there once was a tavern.
Cremate me on that land, where there once was...
randomwalks.com /archive/2003/01/rip_harivansh_rai_bachchan.php   (1099 words)

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