Garhwali, Uttarakhand, Himalayan literature

Bhagwati Prasad Chandola : Garhwali Drama Creative
Bhishma Kukreti

Bhagwati Prasad Chandola wrote poetries in Garhwali and Hindi languages by the nick name ‘Sukumar’. he is famous in Garhwali literature for his drama writing
Bhagwati prasad was born on 6th July 1911 in Dehrdun. He completed his higher secondary education from Dehradun. Chandola was brilliant student and was praised by his teachers. After passing completing schooling from Dehradun, he went Shantniketan for higher studies.

After completing studies from Shantiniketan, he returned back to Dehradun and became head of the department of Hindi in Doon School, the world famous school.
He wrote a few stories in Garhwali and Hindi but his Garhwali language drama ‘ Aj Also Chhod Dyava’ was praised by audience than other language creativity . This drama is inspirational with lot of wit and sharp words accusing lazy people.
Bhagwati Prasad Chandola expired on 20th August 1983, in Dehradun.
Garhwali language literature will rember for his drama ‘ Aj Also Chhod Dyava”

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