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Suratha (Tamil: சுரதா) (23 November 1921 – 20 June 2006) was a Tamil poet, known for his similes. He was called "Uvamai Kavignar" ("poet of comparisons").

Suratha
BornRasagopalan
(1921-11-23)23 November 1921
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Died19 June 2006(2006-06-19) (aged 84)
OccupationTamil Poet

Early life


Suratha was born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu as T. Rajagopal on 23 November 1921. He derived his pen name from Subburathnadasan (Bharathidasan, a poet of yesteryear).[1]


Literary works


Saavin Mutham (meaning "kiss of death") and Thenmazhai (meaning "rain of honey") were among his notable works. He also ran a weekly Kaavyam, entirely dedicated to poetry.

He was a lyricist and a dialogue writer for more than 100 Tamil films and songs such as Amuthum thenum ethatku.[2]


Filmography



As Writer



As Lyricist



Awards


He received the Kalaimamani award in 1972 and the Bharatidasan award in 1990.


References


  1. "Poet Suradha dead". The Hindu. 21 June 2006. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  2. "Poet Suratha: Relishing Tamil language like crimsoned nectar". Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2012.





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