Dr. Chandrabhal Sukumar, a former judge and distinguished Hindi litterateur, was born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He has authored dozens of books throughout his literary career. He received his early education in Varanasi, completed his postgraduate studies in Hindi at Banaras Hindu University, and earned his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Gorakhpur University.
Dr. Sukumar has received numerous prestigious honours and titles in recognition of his contributions to Hindi literature. These include Sahitya Ratna from Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Prayag; Vidya Vachaspati, Vidya Sagar, Bharat Gaurav, and Sahitya Shiromani from Vikramshila Hindi Vidyapeeth; and the Shyam Nath Kakkar Hindi Vidhi Seva Samman 2012 from the Etawah Hindi Seva Nidhi, among other distinctions.
A research thesis titled “Samkaleen Hindi Ghazal Ko Chandrabhal Sukumar Ka Pradey” (Chandrabhal Sukumar’s Contribution to Contemporary Hindi Ghazal) has been approved for the award of a Ph.D. by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra.
Dr. Sukumar is the founding president of Kavyayani Sahityik Vatika, established on the occasion of Tulsidas Jayanti in 1984. After completing 35 years of judicial service, he retired in 2010 from the position of District Judge, Allahabad. In 2011, he was appointed Senior Judicial Member at the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. He subsequently served as its Acting President before retiring in 2016. Since then, he has continued to devote himself to literary pursuits and the service of Hindi literature.
Published Works
Hindi Ghazal Collections
1. Nadi Ke Nikat (1985)
2. Neer Gandha (1991)
3. Aap Ke Paas Se Guzarta Hoon (1993)
4. Kanth Neela Ho Gaya Hai (1997)
5. Shabdon Ke Rudraksh (2000)
6. Ghazal Ramayan (2003)
7. Main Nadi Ki Dhar Hoon (2004)
8. Apsaraon Ke Liye Sanyas Hote Hain (2013)
9. Ek Surya Kal Bhi (2017)
10. Is Nadi Se Baat Karni Chahiye (2018)
11. Banaras Ke Kabiron Se (2018)
12. Ghazal Bhagwat (2018)
13. Patte Hare Hone Tak (2019)
Hindi Ghazal Booklets
1. Mere Liye Safar Hai Aaj Ki Ghazal (1995)
2. Jab Sanwarti Hai Ghazal Mein Chetna Yug Ki
3. Ved-Mantron Ki Dhara Utsav Manati Hai (1998)
4. Dekhiye, Aakash Ko Mat Bhooliye (2004)
Other Poetry and Literary Works
1. Shakti Shatak (1986, 2017)
2. Abhinav Kumar-Sambhav (Poetic Drama) (1986)
3. Phoolon Ke Paas Kya Hai (Collection of Muktaks) (2008)
4. Main Samay Ko Rachta Hoon (Poetry Collection) (2013)
5. Meghdoot (Poetic Translation) (2019)
6. Ram Ki Pareeksha (Khandakavya) (2019)
Audio Cassette
1. Ghazal Ke Do Pal (1998)
Dr. Sukumar’s literary contributions have also been featured in more than two dozen collaborative anthologies. His writings have appeared in leading literary journals and magazines, and his work has been broadcast by various stations of All India Radio (Akashvani).
In recognition of his contributions to literature, judicial service, culture, and society, he has received honours and distinctions from more than a hundred literary, cultural, judicial, and social organisations. His work reflects a sustained commitment to Hindi literature, particularly the development of contemporary Hindi ghazal.
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