Faturananda

Rāmachandra Mishra (1 June 1915–6 November 1995), better known by his pen name Faturananda, was an Indian humorist and satirical writer in Odia.[1] He was the founder of the Sarasa Sāhitya Samiti, a literary organisation.[2] Mishra established "Kāntakabi Award" in the name of Laxmikanta Mohapatra. His early life was spent in struggling which is the core part of his autobiography Mo phutā dangāra kāhāni.[3] Mishra preferred "Faturānanda" as a pen name in all his writings.[1] Some of his popular writings include Nākatā Chitrakar (1953),[4] Sāhi Mahābharat.[5] His satirical writings in Odia were based on political reality and prevailing cynicism.[6]

Faturananda
Faturananda at Rourkela
Born
Rāmachandra Mishra

(1915-06-01)1 June 1915
Cuttack, Orissa Province, British India
Died6 November 1995(1995-11-06) (aged 80)
Parent(s)Bidyādhar Mishra
Subhadrā Mishra

Early life

Mishra was born on 1 June 1915 in Cuttack, Odisha to Bidyādhar Mishra and Subhadrā Mishra.[2]

Literary career

Faturānanda is well known for his distinctly unique and original style of writing. He uses simple and colloquial language with a natural flow. Underlying theme in all his works is social issues addressed either directly or indirectly.

According to Faturānanda “Stories I wrote initially were of tragic nature. After publication of “Dagaro” from Cuttack I started noticing the comic and humorous stories in it. Those were more or less of the same plot. For example, romance between a college boy and a college girl. Both decide to get married, but face some obstacle just before it. Finally the end of their romance. After seeing the same situation in all these published stories, I said – can’t there be any humor without these college boys and college girls. I made up my mind then and there not to ever include romance in my humor and satire. I have followed this principle ever since."

Awards and Recognitions
  • Orissā Sāhitya Academy
  • Saralā Puraskār, Bhubaneswar
  • Jadumani Sāhitya Sansada, Nayāgada
  • Rādhānātha Pāthāgara, Sora, Bāleswar
  • Saralā Sāhitya Sansada, Cuttack
  • Utkal Pāthaka Sansada, Cuttack
  • Nāgarika Sambardhanā, Rourkela

Bibliography

Autobiography
  • Mo Phutā Dangāra Kāhāni, 1989[3]

Novel
  • Nākatā Chitrakar, 1953[4]

Lyrical Poem
  • Sāhi Mahābhārata, 1987

Story collections
  • Heresā, 1959
  • Sāhitya Chāsa, 1959
  • Bidushaka, 1963
  • Mangalabāria Sāhitya Sansada, 1963
  • Hasakurā, 1972
  • Bruhat Bhānda, 1977
  • Amruta Behiā, 1977
  • Vote, 1980
  • Gamāt, 1982
  • Nidābehel, 1982
  • Sāhitya Beushana, 1983
  • Nabajiā, 1983
  • Thatalibāj, 1983
  • Sāhitya Bachābachi, 1983
  • Maskarā, 1984
  • Tāhuliā 1985
  • Tāpuriā, 1986
  • Muchukundiā, 1990
  • Khilikhiliā, 1993
  • Odishāra Spin Bowler, 1994

Poetry
  • Nilathā Kabi, 1955

Play
  • Kalikati Chenka, 1984

Children's Literature
  • Ajagabi Sikāra
  • Nālura Chandra Yātra, 1991

Translations
  • Ādarsha Hindu Hotel, 1977 - By Bibhutibhushana Chattopādyāya
  • Bhāratara Shrestha Hāsyagalpa, 1980 - By Mujtabā Hossein

Other
  • Famālochanā, 1987
  • Faturānandanka Dusprāpya Rachanā, 1999

References
  1. Alonzo Simpson McDaniel (1990). The Absorption of Hydrocarbon Gases by Non-aqueous Liquids. University of Wisconsin--Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  2. Sāhitya Akademi (1991). Indian literature. Sähitya Akademi. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  3. Ganeswar Mishra (1981). Voices against the stone: a brief survey of Oriya fiction. Agradut. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  4. Karuna Sagar Behera; Jagannātha Paṭṭanāẏaka; Harish Chandra Das; Universe (Organization) (1990). Cuttack, one thousand years. Cuttack City Millennium Celebrations Committee, The Universe. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  5. Sitakant Mahapatra (1978). The curve of meaning: studies in Oriya literature. Image Publications. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
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