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'''Dr. Haldhar Nag''' (born 31 March 1950) is a [[Sambalpuri Language|Sambalpuri poet]] and writer from [[Bargarh district|Bargarh]], [[Odisha]], [[India]]. Popularly known as "Lok kabi Ratna". He was awarded [[Padma Shri]], the fourth highest civilian award of India by [[Government of India]] in 2016. He was born in a poor family of Ghens. He is best known for his work Kavyanjali, an anthology of English translation of Nag's selected poetry which was launched in 2 October 2016.<ref name="Kavyanjali poem source">{{cite news |title=Translation takes Nag's poems to more readers |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/odisha/translation-takes-nag-s-poems-to-more-readers/cid/1474023 |access-date=14 February 2019 |work=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref> Recently he released his 3rd volume of work on Kavyanjali.<ref name=":0" /> In 2019 Haldhar Nag was awarded Doctorate Degree by Sambalpur University.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/sambalpur-university-honour-for-poets/articleshow/67332521.cms|title=Sambalpur University honour for poets|date=1 January 2019|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-11-29}}</ref>

[[Sambalpur University]] is coming up with a compilation of his writings — Haldhar Granthabali-2 — which will be a part of its syllabus.<ref name="TheHindu">{{cite news |last1=Krishnan |first1=Madhuvanti S. |title=Poetic crusader |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/kids/padma-shri-haldhar-nag-is-the-personlity-of-the-week/article8471119.ece |access-date=14 February 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=13 April 2016 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

==Early life==
He was born in a poor [[Gopal (caste)|Gauda]] ([[Yadav]]) family of Ghens in [[Bargarh district]] of Odisha. At a very small age, he lost his only financially capable father due to which he had to do work for his family. He had to drop his school when he was studying in class 3.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/india/haldhar-nag-know-more-about-padma-shri-recipient_1870706.html |title = Haldhar Nag - the Class 3 dropout poet is Padma Shri recipient. Know more about him|date = 30 March 2016}}</ref> He had to work as a local dishwasher in a sweetmeat shop to feed his family, realizing his condition village head took him to high-school and there he worked as a cook for more than 10 years. He also opened a small stationery shop nearby the school, that too by taking a loan of ₨ 1000.<ref name="TheHindu" />

Though he is a awardee of Padma Shree which is of the highest award in India, he lives a simple life with just a shop and hawker, as his main source of income. He also sells ''Raag Chanaa'' (Indian snacks, especially in Western Odisha) in street.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/i-take-pride-in-earning-money-from-my-labour-padmashree-haldhar-nag-1502777890.html|title=I take pride in earning money from my labour: Padmashree Haldhar Nag|date=2019-07-15|website=The Statesman|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-19}}</ref>

==Literary career==
He has been compared to [[Gangadhar Meher]] for his Sambalpuri style of writing.<ref name="telegraphindia-25sep2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100925/jsp/orissa/story_12978196.jsp|author=Sudeep Kumar Guru|title=Poetry makes him known as new GangadharMeher|newspaper=[[The Telegraph (India)]]|publisher=[[Ananda Publishers]]|date=25 September 2010|access-date=4 November 2010}}</ref><ref name="TheHindu" /> The [[BBC]] made a documentary film about his life and works.<ref name="telegraphindia-25sep2010"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/book-reviews/haldhar-nags-poetic-journey|title=Haldhar Nag's poetic journey…|website=Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories at Free Press Journal|language=en|access-date=2019-12-19}}</ref>
Dhodo Bargachh (The Old Banyan Tree) was published in a local magazine, which was one of his first Poem. His literary works mostly include a fighter in his own right, social reformation through protecting human dignity.
According to ''thehindu'' he was very encouraged by the people who liked his literary work in Sambalpuri style, he said:-<ref name="TheHindu" />
"I was felicitated and that encouraged me to write more,"
-Lok Kabi Ratna.

He is also known for his prolific memory, he can recall all his poems he had written till his last poetry known to people.
He again recalls us, what he believes that....
A man of simple needs, "Poetry must have real-life connection and a message for the people."

His poetry is now considered as a subject of research by five doctoral scholars.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/50523/padma-shri-haldhar-nag-poet-phd/ | title=Padma Shri Poet Haldhar Nag is a Class 3 Dropout, but His Odia Poetry is Now a PHD Subject| date=31 March 2016}}</ref> Sambalpur University has also compiled his works in a book called ''Haldar Granthabali-2''. In the year 2017, he also received the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, from The 13th President of India Pranab Mukherjee for his contribution to Sambalpuri language.

==Literary Style==
His poetry is based on the issues of daily life such as social issues, nature, religion and fighting oppression.

==Works==
Some of his works which is still most favoured are:-<ref name="telegraphindia-25sep2010" />
* ''Lokgeet''
* ''Samparda''
* ''Krushnaguru''
* ''Mahasati Urmila''
* ''Tara Mandodari''
* ''Achhia''
* ''Bacchhar''
* ''Siri Somalai''
* ''Veer Surendra Sai''
* ''Karamsani''
* ''Rasia Kavi'' (biography of [[Tulasidas]])
* ''Prem Paechan''
*''3rd volume of Kavyanjali'' (released on 22 November 2019)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://orissadiary.com/amp/3rd-volume-of-kavyanjali-released-on-22nd-november-2019-in-bargarh/|title=3rd volume of Kavyanjali released on 22nd November 2019 in Bargarh|date=2019-11-23|website=OdishaDiary|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-19}}</ref>

==Social media==
Advertising filmmaker and documentary director [[Bharatbala]] who aimed to produce 1,000 short films under the banner '''Virtual Bharat''' to chronicle the untold stories and where the famous litterateur and film director [[Sampooran Singh Kalra]] also known by Gulzar narrated Haldhar nag.

His narration in this short film begins with "I am writing a letter to you Haldhar. Son of the soil of Sambalpur, this Adivasi poet. His language is Sambalpuri."{{need citation|date=July 2020}}

As part of the series, Gulzar narrated a brief summary about Nag in the appropriately 8 minute long story, in ''Virtual Bharat'' which is a collection of short stories about country India in various fields. Gulzar as a token of gift send him ₹50,000.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/haldhar-nag-features-in-bharatbala---s-short-film.html |title = Haldhar Nag features in Bharatbala's short film}}</ref>

==Research centre==
Government of Odisha recently announced that Sambalpuri language and literature research centre at Ghens village in Bargarh district will be established soon under his name.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/kosli-dailect-and-research-centre-in-odisha-586575-2016-04-07 | title=Kosli dailect and research centre in Odisha}}</ref><ref>http://202.62.224.54/odisha/body-slider/kosli-dialect-and-research-centre-in-odisha-135843/</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
* [[Sambalpuri language]]

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