Draft:Harish B Sharma

Harish B. Sharma born on August 08, 1972 in Kolkata, currently works in Bikaner. The initial 'B' in his name is associated with his father's name (Shri Bulakidas Sharma). Sharma is a prominent journalist, writer, lyricist-singer, playwright, and presenter. He has conducted numerous literary-cultural programs, including those organized by the Government of India's Culture Festival, and has worked as a creative editor at Gayatri Prakashan.

Education

 * Postgraduate - Hindi and Rajasthani literature (with gold medal)
 * Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication

Hindi

 * 1) Phir Mein Phir Se Phir kar Aata (Poetry)
 * 2) Gopichand Ki Naav Aur Devta (Play)
 * 3) Hunar aur Hausle Ki Kahaniyan
 * 4) Anand Diary (Children's literature, National Book Trust of India)
 * 5) Prasthan Bindu (Critical essays)
 * 6) Shruti Shah Calling (Novel)

Rajasthani

 * 1) Tham Panchida (Poetry Collection)
 * 2) Aiso chatur sujan (Play)
 * 3) Rang Rajasthani (Drama)
 * 4) Bajot (Short stories collection)
 * 5) Teeji Jaat (Novel)

Notable Achievements

 * Edited the largest literary annual "Katharang".
 * Edited a collection of young Rajasthani poetries titled "Urmara Ra Ainann" by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.
 * Author of the largest Hindi novel of the 21st century, "Shruti Shah Calling" (464 pages)
 * Writer of the epic poem "Mahakalp" based on an untold episode of the Mahabharata
 * Recipient of the Bal Sahitya Award 2011 by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, for the book "Satoliyo" (Rajasthani stories)
 * Recipient of the Devi Lal Samar Award 2011 by Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi, Udaipur, for the Hindi drama collection "Gopichand Ki Naav Aur Devta"
 * Recipient of the Mohan-Rakesh Award by Kala Sahitya Parishad
 * More than 12 performances of the Rajasthani play "Aiso Chatur Sujan"
 * Staged various Hindi plays including "Hararat" in Shimla, Bhubaneswar, Mandi, and Jaipur
 * Staged the Hindi play "Samar Shesh Hai" in Delhi by Sahitya Kala Parishad

Nationalism
Wrote the song "Rajputano Rajwado" under the Amrit Mahotsav of India's independence, categorized as the state anthem of Rajasthan.

Other Accomplishments

 * Selected several plays in the drama competitions of Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur.
 * Selected the play "Hararat" as the first and "Akhare Hai Asmaan" as the second in the Hindi drama creation pilgrimage organized by Sahitya Akademi, Udaipur, 1996.

Journalism

 * Regular columnist for Lokmat, Nirbhay Kalam, Dainik Bhaskar, and Lion Express.
 * Publication of regular columns in Bikaner Express, Vinayak, Nokha Janpaksha, and Dainik Navjyoti.

Membership and Awards

 * Member of the Rajasthan Advisory Board of Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.
 * Included the Rajasthani play "Aiso Chatur Sujan" in the curriculum of Maharaja Ganga Singh University.
 * Several poetry and drama broadcasts on All India Radio.
 * Nagar Vikas Nyas' Peethal Award.