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Yatindra Mishra | |
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| Born | Ayodhya |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable works | Yada-Kada (poetry) Vismaya Ka Bhakhan (history of arts) Sur Ki Baradari |
Yatindra Mishra is an Indian poet, author, editor, and scholar of music and cinema. Known for his literary works in Hindi and in-depth explorations of Indian classical music and cinema, he has authored several critically acclaimed books and biographies.
Yatindra Mishra was born and brought up in Ayodhya, [2] [3] India, where he continues to reside. His deep connection with Indian classical arts and the city's cultural ethos strongly influences his literary pursuits.
| Title | Subject | Type |
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| Girija [4] | Thumri Singer Girija Devi | Biography |
| Devpriya | Dancer Sonal Mansingh | Biography |
| Bismillah Khan: Sur Ka Badshah | Shehnai Maestro Bismillah Khan | Biography |
| Lata: Sur-Gatha [5] | Singer Lata Mangeshkar | Biography |
| Gulzar Saab: Hazaar Rahen Mud Ke Dekhin | Poet & Filmmaker Gulzar | Authorized Biography |
| Title | Publication Year |
|---|---|
| Yada-Kada | 1997 |
| Ayodhya Tatha Anya Kavitayein | 1999 |
| Dyorhi Par Aalaap | 2005 |
| Vibhas | 2013 |
| Bina Kaling Vijay Ke [6] | 2024 |
Yatindra Mishra's works have been translated into several Indian languages and English. Popular translated works include Girija, Vibhas, Yaar Julahey, Meelon Se Din, Akhtari, and Lata: Sur-Gatha.
| Book | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Akhtari: Soz Aur Saaz Ka Afsana | Edited Anthology | Based on Begum Akhtar |
| Shahernama Faizabad | Edited Gazetteer | Cultural documentation of Faizabad |
| Ayodhya - Parampara: Sanskriti: Virasat | Cultural Study | Rare photos, maps, spiritual texts |
| Bhairavi | Translation | 12th-century Lingayat mystic Akka Mahadevi's poems |
Mishra authored Humsafar, a critically acclaimed book that traces the musical evolution of 100 years of Hindi cinema through in-depth and authentic analysis. In 2015, he delivered a notable lecture titled “Musical Intricacy of Pakeezah” at the Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival, highlighting the film’s rich musical heritage.
| Award Name | Awarded For |
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| National Film Award (Swarna Kamal, 2016) [7] | Lata: Sur-Gatha [8] |
| MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Award | Best Writing on Cinema |
| Bharatiya Janapith Fellowship | Literary Contribution |
| Raza Foundation Award [9] | Poetry |
| Bharat Bhushan Agarwal Smriti Puraskar | Poetry |
| Kalinga Book Award | Biography |
| Maharana Mewar Award | Literature |
| Shamsher Samman | Poetry |
| H.K. Trivedi Smriti Yuva Patrakarita Puraskar | Journalism |
| Federation of Indian Publishers Award | Lata: Sur-Gatha (Best Book Production) |
Yatindra Mishra has held several significant professional roles in the field of arts and culture. He served as the Editor of *Sangna*, the journal of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, from 2019 to 2021, and was the Cultural Advisor to DD Bharati, Prasar Bharati, between 2014 and 2016. He was appointed Jury Chairman for the 69th National Film Awards in 2022 and has also served as a jury member for the 66th National Film Awards and the 52nd International Film Festival of India [10] (IFFI), Goa. In addition, he is a regular contributor to the BBC World Hindi Service.
Yatindra Mishra's writings are part of school curricula in CBSE, Delhi Board, Bihar Board, and West Bengal Board.
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