Gurram Jashuva

Indian Poet

Gurram Jashuva was born in Vinukonda, Andhra Pradesh, India on September 28th, 1895 and is the Indian Poet. At the age of 75, Gurram Jashuva biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
September 28, 1895
Nationality
India
Place of Birth
Vinukonda, Andhra Pradesh, India
Death Date
Jul 24, 1971 (age 75)
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Profession
Poet, Writer
Gurram Jashuva Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

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Mariyamma
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Hemalatha Lavanam
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Gurram Jashuva Career

Protests against "untouchability," Dalit rights, and segregation have been common themes in all of Jashuva's works. Some of the more notable entries into his literary canon include Gabbilam (A Bat), Firadausi (A Rebel) and Kandiseekudu (A Refugee). A number of verses from Jashuva's work have been incorporated into the popular mythological play, Harischandra, most notably during a scene set in the midst of a cremation ground.

Dalit communities in Andhra Pradesh consider Jashuva to be the first modern Telugu Dalit poet, and actively protest his erasure from Telugu and Indian literary history. In 1995, Dalit communities in Andhra Pradesh began to organize various centennial celebrations for Jashuva's birth, and have recently begun efforts to revive the remembrance of his literary contributions.

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Gurram Jashuva Awards
  • Jashuva was presented the Sahitya Akademi Award for his work titled Kreesthu Charitra in 1964.
  • Jashuva was appointed to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council as a member in 1964.
  • Jashuva was awarded the honorary doctorate degree of Kala Prapoorna by Andhra University in 1970.
  • Jashuva was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1970.