Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 14: Dogri Sanstha organized a function to release a book of collection of Dogri short stories ‘Dosh’ written by Inderjeet Kesar.
This is 21st book of Inderjeet, who is one of the most prolific writers of Dogri and is also recipient of the coveted Sahitya Akademi Award for the current year.
Darshan Darshi, Convener of Dogri Advisory Board in Sahitya Akademi, was the chief guest in the function which was presided over by Prof Lalit Magotra, president of Dogri Sanstha. Dr Arvinder Singh Amn, Additional Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, was the special guest on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Darshan Darshi said Kesar has contributed to the corpus of Dogri literature by writing an astoundingly large number of books. He said, Kesar is not only a short story writer but is also a poet and novelist of very high calibre. Darshan said that Kesar’s works have enriched Dogri literature in more than one way.
Prof Lalit Magotra, in his presidential remarks, elaborated at length on merits of the released book and categorized Kesar as a successful story teller, mainly due to the lucidity of his language and intense interest each story evokes in the mind of a reader.
Earlier, Dr Arvinder Singh Amn, in his address said that Kesar’s book presents an authentic picture of Dogra, rural and urban life and each of his stories, inspires the reader to face the adversities of life with positive frame of mind. He said that Dogri literature is growing in a very wholesome and healthy manner, for which he complimented all Dogri writers.
Inderjeet Kesar also read one of his stories from the book, which audience listened with rapt attention.
The program was conducted and anchored by Dr Nirmal Vinod, general secretary of Dogri Sanstha.
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