Name Suratha Suratha Occupation Tamil Poet Role Poet | Died June 19, 2006, Chennai | |
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Born November 23, 1921Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India ( 1921-11-23 ) | ||
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Suratha (Tamil: சுரதா) (November 23, 1921 – June 19, 2006) was a Tamil poet, known for his similes. He was called "Uvamai Kavignar" ("poet of similes").
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Early life
Suratha was born in Thanjavur as T. Rajagopal on November 23, 1921. He derived his pen name from Subburathinathasan (Bharathidasan, a renowned poet of yesteryear).
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’.
As Writer
Awards
He received the Kalaimamani award in 1972 and the Bharatidasan award in 1990.
References
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