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").
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Born | Rasagopalan (1921-11-23)23 November 1921 Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India |
Died | 19 June 2006(2006-06-19) (aged 84) |
Occupation | Tamil Poet |
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]
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]
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He received the Kalaimamani award in 1972 and the Bharatidasan award in 1990.
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