Suratha

Suratha (Tamil: சுரதா) (23 November 1921 – 20 June 2006) was a Tamil poet, known for his similes. He was called "Uvamai Kavignar" ("poet of similes").

Suratha
BornRasagopalan
(1921-11-23)23 November 1921
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Died19 June 2006(2006-06-19) (aged 84)
OccupationTamil Poet

Early life

Suratha was born in Thanjavur as T. Rajagopal on 23 November 1921. He derived his pen name from Subburathinathasan (Bharathidasan, a renowned poet of yesteryear).[1]

Literary works

Saavin Mutham (meaning "kiss of death") and Thenmazhai (meaning "rain of honey") were among his notable works. He also ran a weekly Kaavyam, entirely dedicated to poetry.

He was a lyricist and a dialogue writer for more than 100 Tamil films and memorable songs such as ‘Amuthum thenum ethatku’.[2]

Filmography

As Writer

As Lyricist

Awards

He received the Kalaimamani award in 1972 and the Bharatidasan award in 1990.

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References

  1. "Poet Suradha dead". The Hindu. 21 June 2006. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  2. "Poet Suratha: Relishing Tamil language like crimsoned nectar". Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2012.



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