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मेरा रँग दे बसन्ती चोला, माई...
मेरे चोले में तेरे माथे का पसीना है और थोड़ी सी तेरे आँचल की बूँदें हैं और थोड़ी सी है तेरे काँपते बूढ़े हाथों की गर्मी और थोड़ा सा है तेरी आँखों की सुर्खी का शोला
इस शोले को जो देखा तो आज ये लाल तेरा बोला अरे बोला --
मेरा रँग दे बसंती चोला, माई...
इति
The Poet
पीयूष मिश्रा
Piyush Mishra
1963 · 2018
Piyush Mishra does not merely write poetry; he performs it with the raw and unpolished intensity of a man possessed by the contradictions of modern life. Born in Gwalior in 1963, Mishra brought the fierce energy of theatrical rebellion into the realm of contemporary Hindi and Urdu verse. Trained at the National School of Drama, his literary voice is inseparable from his stagecraft. He tackles the complexities of political disillusionment, the agony of lost youth, and the hypocrisies of the capitalist machine with blistering honesty. Pieces like Aarambh Hai Prachand and Husna bridge the gap between classical lyricism and street level angst, ensuring his words resonate powerfully with the restless youth of India. Mishra possesses a rare ability to weave existential despair into intoxicating rhythms, proving that poetry can still scream loudly enough to wake a sleeping conscience. He remains a profoundly influential artist who treats the written word not as a delicate art object, but as a burning torch.
Paired Painting
Tanaji's Vow for the Kondhana Campaign
This painting captures a poignant moment of profound duty and sacrifice in Maratha history. Tanaji Malusare, the brave commander and close companion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is depicted kneeling before Jijamata, Shivaji's mother. As Tanaji prepares for his son's wedding, he learns of the urgent need to reclaim the Kondhana fort. True to his warrior spirit, he declares that he shall first complete the marriage of Kondhana, a metaphorical reference to capturing the fort, before proceeding with the wedding of his own son, Rayba. The composition radiates a sense of solemnity, as the figures embody the gravity of their commitment to Swarajya (self-rule), standing as a deeply moving testament to the selfless devotion that defined the Maratha struggle for sovereignty.
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