Nationality Indian | Religion Islam Name Bekal Utsahi | |
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Full Name Mohammed Shafi Khan Occupation Poet, writer, politician Known for National Integration, Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb | ||
Padmashri bekal utsahi live performance
Bekal Utsahi (1928 – 3 December 2016) was a poet, writer and politician. He was a congressman close to Indira Gandhi and a Member of Parliament in the Upper House Rajya sabha. He received several national awards, including the Padma Shri and Yash Bharti.
Contents
- Padmashri bekal utsahi live performance
- Bekal utsahi in conversation with farhat ehsas at rekhta studio
- Early life
- Politics
- Awards
- References
Bekal utsahi in conversation with farhat ehsas at rekhta studio
Early life
Bekal Utsahi was a former member of Rajya Sabha. In 1976 he received the Padmashree Award in literature. During a visit to the Mazar of Hazrat Vaaris Ali Shah of Dewa Sharif in 1945 Shah Hafiz Pyare Miyan quoted, "Bedam Gaya Bekal aaya". After that incident Mohammad Shafi Khan changed his name as "Bekal Varsi". During the period of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1952 an interesting event happened, which resulted in the emergence of Utsahi. There was an election programme of congress party in Gonda at that time. Bekal Varsi welcomed Nehru with his poetry "Kisan Bharat Ka". Nehru was very much impressed and said, "Yeh hamara utsahi shayar hai". Finally he is known as Bekal Utsahi in the literary world.
Politics
Utsahi was actively involved with Indian National Congress and very close to Indira Gandhi. He was nominated by congress as a Member of Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, because of his contribution for national integration. He was also Member of National Integration Council chaired by Prime Minister of India.
Awards
Utsahi received the Padma Shri award in 1976. He received Yash Bharti Award from Uttar Pradesh Government.