ओमप्रकाश वाल्मीकि / Om Prakash Valmiki
Omprakash Valmiki, a leading Hindi Dalit writer and author of the celebrated autobiography Joothan (1997) has published three collection of poetry – Sadiyon Ka Santaap(1989) Bas! Bahut Ho Chuka (1997), and Ab Aur Nahin (2009); and two collections of short stories – Salaam (2000),and Ghuspethiye (2004). He has also written Dalit Saahity Ka Saundaryshaastr (2001), and a history of the Valmiki community, Safai Devata (2009).
Of Course , Shri Omprakash Valmiki is the strong voice of Dalits.I proud of for the same. God bless him.
deeply impressed by jutthan,it was not only an autobiography but marvellous presentation of sufferings given by hindu society to weaker sections.i am proud to belong to this community.
Joothan is really a social document of Maharashtra and Mathiya Pradesh. Omprakash has been living in the world of Caste Myth. the Myth of Indian Caste system. In spite of his Education and employment, His superiors ,like “Commandant of the DSC arrived from Muzaffarngo District, near Barla.” Joothan-134, are still living in Mad world of caste system. by S.bharathirajaelt@gmail.com, UGC Project fellow on Dalit literature in Tamil Nadu
Last night I did read biography of Mr. Balmiki “jhootan” it is very true story about dalit people. It give us enspiration to work somthing for some others those are ruling by todays’s “Social Danav”.
Om Prakash Ji’
Sarverpratham apko Mera Pranam,
Mai kaafi pehle se aapka sahitya padh raha hu, or mera sodh karya bhe dalit sahitiye par chal raha.. apki atam kath “JHOOTAN” ne sarvadhik prabhit kiya. iski partiyek pankti satye par aadhirat h.. aapka shitiye ke madhyam se mujhe ek bal mila h.. maine apni kamzori ko apni himmat bana liya ha… apaka aashirward ki kamna karta hu……
Respected Omprakashji,
Namaskar. I am deeply impressed with your novel or rather your autobiography ” Jhoothan” which incidentally I happened to purchased. I was stunned with the horrifying inhumilation casted on Balmiki Samaj People in Uttar Pradesh. We here in Maharashtra State feel little bit lucky due to the Social upliftment made by renowned Social Workers.
I would like to Purchase your New Book ” Safai Devta ” ( 2009), Kindly let me know from which Publisher it was published its detailed Postal Address and the exact price of the Book. Kindly arrange to give the details to me on my email id. rlalbegi@yahoo.co.in
Sir, Joothan, a life story is simply a heart touching. Since i have read it, hardly I could have slept without thinking of the lives of the oppressed class. Belonging to Buddhist religion (after 1956), my parents have experienced more or less the same pangs of casteism. Hence i have decided to work on Dalit Literature. Joothan is one of the texts of my research work. I expect more work from Omprakash Valmiki and wishes extreme energy to fight against Castiest Indian Society.
Please, give me details of the other texts and secondary sources on Hon’ble Omprakash Valmiki’s work. My E-mail ID is __ gautamambhore@gmail.com.
But Things have changed over time.Nowadays it become exception instead of routine problem. However we need to work from our heart to eradicate those exceptions.
Hello
Please tell me the name of the publisher of your short stories Salaam & Ghuspethiye. I need some material on Dalit short stories(English translations only). If there is a book available regarding this please guide me. I shall be very thankful to you.
of course its sure that omprakash is a very strong person of dalit.he can go further and climb the mountains of freedom and equality. may god bless him.
Shri Om Prakash Valmiki Ji Namaskaar. Maine aapka Jhoothan novel padha hai. Mai apse bahut prabhavit hoon. Appki lambi aayu ke liye main prarthana karta Hnoo.
Om Prakash Valmiki was good and I have also read him in our school books.He was also a simple and a complete man.
Respected Valmiki ji has done very encouraging work by writting about Dalits of India. He has undressed the truth of our society. He is Masiha of Dalits. In this moderen age the Dalits of India are living in Shamefull position . The villages or rural area of India is treating same as Valmiki have discribed. Valmiki ji wish u good luck for wonderfull writings.
Good morning! I am belholden by your novel or rather your autobiography ” Jhoothan”. It writes a new history of India.
Is there English translation? I came to know (from IIAS,Shimla) that You attended a seminar on dalit there.
Recently, my book on dalit has come out.I would like to include you in my next work.
Would like to know more about you.
regards,Jaydeep Sarangi
jaydeep_sarangi@rediffmail.com
sir you are a greatest person who suffered.
aap valmiki caste ki aavaj ko literature ke madayam se kah rahe hai .aap ek nayak ho hamare liye.