Tripuraneni Gopichand Biography
There was a problem previewing Asamardhuni Jeevitha Yatra.pdf. The first psychoanalysis novel in Telugu literature, Asamardhuni Jeevana Yatra was written by none other than Gopichand. It was his second published novel. He is the first winner of Sahitya Akademi Award in Telugu novel category. He won the award in the year 1963 for his novel - Panditha Parameshwara Sastry Veelunama. Actor Sai Chand is his son.
Tripuraneni Gopichand was a noted writer and playwright associated with Telugu literature. He was also associated with movies as a film director and editor. As a writer, he contributed in the forms of short stories, novels, essays and plays. His works are noted for materialism, rationalism, existentialism, realism and humanism and includes values and ideas. Also known as a Radical humanist, he was the son of Tripuraneni Ramaswamy, noted social reformer. A postage stamp was released on his 100th birthday by government of India.
The first psychoanalysis novel in Telugu literature, Asamardhuni Jeevana Yatra was written by none other than Gopichand. It was his second published novel. He is the first winner of Sahitya Akademi Award in Telugu novel category. He won the award in the year 1963 for his novel - Panditha Parameshwara Sastry Veelunama. Actor Sai Chand is his son. He passed away on 23 November 1962.
He was born on 8 September 1910 in Angaluru of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. He was a law graduate and worked as a lawyer before entering the literary world. As a cine artist, he has directed a few movies and wrote film dialogues and stories as well. Priyuralu (1952), Lakshmamma (1950) and Perantalu (1951) are his noted movies as a film director, he wrote dialogues for Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (1963), Dharmadevatha (1952) and Priyuralu (1952).
Tatvavetalu, Maku Unnayi Swagataalu and Vubhayakushalopari are his noted non-fiction works. Parivartanam was his first published novel, followed by his celebrated work, Asamarthuni Jeeva Yatra. Gadiya Padani Talupulu, Cheekati Gadulu, Pillatemmera and Gatinchanigatam are a few more published novels. He is known for his 'tongue in cheek' satire in comedy genre. Gundamma Katha, Yamagola, and Donga Ramudu are his popular stories.
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Tripuraneni Gopichand | |
| Born | 8 September 1910 Angaluru, Krishna district, India |
|---|---|
| Died | 2 November 1962 (aged 52) |
| Pen name | Tripuraneni Gopichand |
| Occupation | Novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, editor, film director |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Education | Law |
| Notable works |
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| Spouse | Sakuntala devi |
| Parent(s) | |
| Children | Tripuraneni Pramila, Ramesh Babu, Rajani, Ramgopal, Nalini, Sai Chand |
| Relatives | Pitcheswara Rao Atluri |
Tripuraneni Gopichand (8 September 1910 – 2 November 1962) was a Telugu short story writer, novelist, editor, essayist, playwright, film director, and a radical humanist. Gopichand was the son of renowned social reformer and play writer Tripuraneni Ramaswamy. Gopichand, inspired by M.N.Roy's Radical Humanism, became the first state secretary of the Radical Democratic Party (India) Andhra Pradesh.[1] His second novel Asamardhuni Jivayatra (Bungler: A Journey Through Life), was the first psychological novel in Telugu literature.[2] Gopichand was posthumously awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Pandita Parameswara Sastri Veelunama in 1963, the first Telugu novel to win this award.[3][4] His novels typically features gloomy, incomplete, unsatisfied and unsatisfying protagonist tortured by a sense of guilt.[5]
Asamardhuni Jeeva Yatra Book Review
His novel 'Asamardhuni Jeeva Yatra', is part of the syllabus for APPSC examinations in Telugu literature as an optional subject.[citation needed]
A postal stamp in his honour was released by the Government of India on his 100th birthday.[6][7]
List of Writings[edit]
Novels[edit]
- Parivartanam
- Asamardhuni Jivayatra (first psychoanalysis novel in Telugu)
- Merupula Marakalu
- Pandita Parameswara Sastry Veelunaama
- Yamapasam
- Cheekati Gadulu
- Sidhilalayam
- Gadiya Padani Talupulu
- Gatinchanigatam
- Pillatemmera
- Premopahatulu
Non-fiction[edit]
- Tatvavettalu
- Postu Chaiyani Uttarulu
- Maku Unnayi Swagataalu
- Vubhayakusalopari
Filmography of Telugu films[edit]
- Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (1963) (Dialogues)
- Dharmadevatha (1952) (Dialogues)
- Priyuralu (1952) (Story, Dialogues and Direction)
- Perantalu (1951) (Director)
- Lakshmamma (1950) (Director)
- Gruhapravesam (1946) (Story)
- Raithubidda (1939) (Dialogues)
Asamardhuni Jeeva Yatra Book
Family tree[edit]
- T._Ramaswamy_Choudary
- Tripuraneni_Gopichand
References[edit]
- ^'Scientific humanism'. 3 November 2010.
- ^'DVNarasaRaju &TGopichand-Writers'. Lamakaan. 2 November 2013. Archived from the original on 24 February 2014.
- ^'Sahitya Akademi.Awards.Telugu'. Sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved 26 February 2014.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Asamardhuni Jeeva Yatra By Tripuraneni Gopichand'. Scribd.com. Retrieved 26 February 2014.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Anjaneyulu, D. (1964). 'A Novel of Modern Andhra'. Indian Literature. New Delhi: Sahitya Akademi. 7 (2): 23. ISSN0019-5804. JSTOR23329244.
- ^'tripuraneni gopichand stamp | Phila-Mirror'. 8 September 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2014.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Special Correspondent (11 September 2011). ''Literature is social documentation''. The Hindu. Retrieved 26 February 2014.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
External links[edit]
- Tripuraneni Gopichand at IMDb