Sanjiv Verenkar
Sanjiv Verenkar (1959 – 18 March 2023) was an Indian poet and journalist known for his contributions to Konkani literature. He was a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for his poetry collection Raktachandan, which explored themes of social struggle and human suffering.
Sanjiv Verenkar
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- Name
- Sanjiv Verenkar
- Born
- 1959
- Birthplace
- Savoi-Verem, Goa, India
- Died
- 18 March 2023
- Place of death
- Goa, India
- Occupation
- Poet, journalist
- Education
- Parvatibai Chowgule College
- Awards
- Sahitya Akademi Award (2021)
- Nationality
- India
- Honours
- Sahitya Akademi Award
- Languages
- Konkani
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Sanjiv Verenkar (1959 – 18 March 2023) was an Indian poet and journalist known for his contributions to Konkani literature. He was a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for his poetry collection Raktachandan, which explored themes of social struggle and human suffering.
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• Name — Sanjiv Verenkar • Born — 1959 • Birthplace — Savoi-Verem, Goa, India • Died — 18 March 2023 • Place of death — Goa, India • Occupation — Poet, journalist • Language — Konkani, Marathi • Education — Parvatibai Chowgule College • Notable Works — Raktachandan (poetry collection) • Awards — Sahitya Akademi Award (2021) • Children — 2
Early life and education
Early life and education
Verenkar was born in 1959 in the village of Savoi-Verem in Ponda taluka, Goa. He attended A. J. de Almeida High School in Ponda and later completed his higher education at Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College in Margao.
Journalism
Journalism
Verenkar had a career in journalism lasting approximately 35 years. He was associated with several prominent publications in Goa, including the Marathi daily Tarun Bharat and the Konkani daily Sunaparant.
Death
Death
Verenkar died on 18 March 2023 at the age of 64, following a brief illness. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Awards and honors
• Sahitya Akademi Award (2021) for Raktachandan. • Goa State Cultural Award. • Konkani Bhasha Mandal Award. • Dr. T.M.A. Pai Foundation Award.
Literature
Throughout his literary career, Verenkar authored authored 17 books, nine of which are poetry collections. His work was noted for moving away from traditional romanticism to focus on the "harsh realities of life" and the difficulties faced by the common man. His most notable work, the poetry anthology Raktachandan, was published in 2019 by Sanjana Publications. The collection consists of 50 poems that delve into social issues and personal grief. Verenkar also served as the president of the Goa Konkani Lekhak Sangh (Goa Konkani Writers Association).
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- 1.Unni, Vinaya. Konkani poet and Sahitya Akademi awardee Sanjiv Verenkar dies. The Times of India. 2023-03-18.
- 2.Poet Verenkar, who brought alive pain, suffering wins Sahitya Akademi award. The Times of India. 2021-12-31.
- 3.Goans pay tribute to veteran journalist, writer Sanjiv Verenkar. Prudent Media. 2023-03-18.
- 4.Sanjeev Verekar wins Sahitya award for his Konkani poems. The Goan Everyday. 2021-12-31.
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