A Short Biography Of Gurram Jashuva


                                                     Biography of Gurram Jashuva

Gurram  Jashuva (28th sep,1895- 24th july 1971) was Telugu poet. He was recognized with awards by Govt of India. His literature’s impact on the society was studied by researchers, Literary awards were instituted in his memory.
Eary life: Jashuva was born to Virayya and Lingamma in Vinukonda, Guntur District, Andhrapradesh, India. His father belonged to the Yadava caste and his mother  belonged to Madhiga  caste.  Due to poverty and inter caste marriage of his parents, his childhood was difficult in a society in which some castes were considered untouchable. His parents raised him as a Christian, yet Joshuva often drew inspiration from Hinduism and Hindu mythological epics.This angered some Christians , who excluded Jashuva’s family from their community. This did not deter Jashuva who continued to write poetry in Telugu. Later, he graduated with Ubhaya Bhasha Praveena ( as a scholar of Telugu and Sanskrit Languages)
Career: Jashuva initially worked as a primary school teacher. He then worked as a Telugu Producer in All India Radio, Madras between 1946- 1960. Protest against untouchability and segregation have been common themes in all his works. His main works include Gabbilam ( A Bat), Firadausi (A Rebel), and Kandiseekudu ( A Refugee). Some of Jashuva’s verses had been incorporated into the popular mythological play Harischandra,especially those in the cremation grounds scene.
Awards :                                                                                                                         
Ø Jashuva was presented the Sahitya  Akademi Award for the work Kreestu Charitra in 1964.
Ø He was appointed as a Member of Andhrapradesh Legislative Council in 1964.
Ø He was awarded Kala Prapoorna by Andhra University in 1970.
Ø He was awarded Padma Bhushan by The Govt of India in 1970.

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