What is meant by madhushala?

Madhubala. Madhushala (Hindi: मधुशाला) (The Tavern/The House of Wine) is a book of 135 “quatrains”: verses of four lines (Ruba’i) by Hindi poet and writer Harivansh Rai Bachchan (1907–2003).

Is madhushala a poem?

Madhushala has been translated into English and regional Indian languages such as Bengali, Marathi and Malayalam. It has been choreographed, and performed on stage. It was also one the first pieces of Hindi poetry that was set to music, with its best-selling cassettes and CDs attracting generations of listeners.

Who is the father of Harivansh Rai Bachchan?

Pratap Narayan Shrivastav
Harivansh Rai Bachchan/Fathers

What is the age of Harivansh Rai Bachchan?

95 years (1907–2003)
Harivansh Rai Bachchan/Age at death

Who writes madhushala?

Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Madhushala/Authors
Madhushala (Original & Complete) (Hardcover, Hindi, Harivanshrai ‘Bachchan) A celebrated work in Indian poetry, Madhushala (Hindi) is a collection of surreal poems by the famous Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Did Harivansh Rai Bachchan drink alcohol?

Harivansh Rai Bachchan had never consumed alcohol, and was only 28 when he wrote the poem in 1935. Madhushala has been translated into English, Bengali, Marathi and Malayalam. It has been choreographed, and performed on stage — mostly by his son, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan.

When was madhushala written?

The original book in Hindi, Madhushala, was conceptualised and written in 1933-34, with its first publication in 1935. The highly metaphorical work played an important role in the Chhayavaad (romantic) literary movement of early 20th century Hindi poetry.

Who is the second wife of Harivansh Rai Bachchan?

Teji Bachchanm. 1941–2003
Shyamam. 1926–1936
Harivansh Rai Bachchan/Wife

How did Harivansh Rai become Bachchan?

So ‘Bachchan’ became my Father’s pen name, his poetic nom de plume but it lent credence of its concept later when I was born, on being admitted to my first school, and being asked by the teachers what surname of this boy was to be filled in the admission form my Mother and father had a quick discussion and it was …

Why did Harivansh Rai changed his name?

My father took Bachchan as last name to shed caste: Big B. Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that his father, noted poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, had changed his name from Harivansh Rai Shrivastav to shed the caste from his name. “Bachchan was my father’s brand of rejecting the stereotypes of caste and creed,” he explained.

Which of the following is written by Harivansh Rai Bachchan?

Prateeksha is one of his famous poems which reads like: “Madhur Prateeksha hi jab itnee, Priye tum aate tab kya hota? Maun raat is bhaanti ki jaise, koi geet veena par baj kar. Abhi abhi soi khoi si, sapno mein taaron par sir dhar.

Who is writer of madhushala?

Madhushala (Hindi: मधुशाला) (The Tavern/The House of Wine) is a book of 135 “quatrains”: verses of four lines (Ruba’i) by Hindi poet and writer Harivansh Rai Bachchan (1907–2003).