Seshendra Sharma was one of the most outstanding Telugu Poet of modern Asia. He was the second person to have been nominated for the Nobel Literature Prize, after Rabindranath Tagore.Seshendra Sharma, better known as ‘Seshendra’ was a Telugu poet, critic and litterateur. He was a colossus of Modern Indian poetry. His literature is a unique blend of the best of poetry and poetics.
Early Life of Seshendra Sharma
Seshendra Sharma was born on 20 October 1927 to his parents, G. Subrahmanyam Sharma and Ammaayamma. He spent his childhood in his ancestral home in Totapalli Guduru, Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh.
Personal Life of Seshendra Sharma
Seshendra Sharma was married to Janaki. The couple had two girls and two boys; Vasundhara, Revathi, Vanamaali and Saatyaki. in 1970, he entered in a romantic relationship with Indira Devi Dhanrajgir, an Indo-Anglican poet.
Works of Seshendra Sharma
Seshendra Sharma’s first work in print appeared in 1952 which was a translation of Matthew Arnold’s "Sohrab and Rustum". In the beginning, he focused mainly on poetry and occasionally worked on literary criticism.
He is well known for his works "Naa Desam, Naa Prajalu" and "Kaala Rekha".
Poems by Seshendra Sharma
Achievements of Seshendra Sharma
The following are the awards and accolades received by Seshendra Sharma for his immense contribution to Telugu Literature: ‘Sahitya Akademi Award’ for his work ‘Kaala Rekha’ in 1994. ‘Sahitya Akademi Award’ for his work ‘Kaala Rekha’ in 1994.
Death of Seshendra Sharma
Seshendra Sharma died on 30 May 2007. He lived with Indira Devi Dhanrajgir at her Gyanbagh Palace till his death.In 1970, he entered in a romantic relationship with Indira Devi Dhanrajgir, an Indo-Anglican poet.
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