Kishore Bhimani (28 February 1939 – 15 October 2020) was a veteran sports journalist and cricket commentator.[1] He continued sports journalism for nearly four decades. According to veteran cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi "he was one of the good Old Fashioned Crkt writer who took Crkt writings like a player who takes to playing".[2]
Personal life
Bhimani went to England to study at London School Of Economics in the 1960s.[3] He completed his graduation from there, prior to which he was a contestant on the first ever series of University Challenge.[4][5] Bhimani was married to Rita and couple have a son Goutam who is a cricket commentator.[3] His brother Harish Bhimani is a famous voiceover artist.[6]
Career
Bhimani had worked for The Statesman, English newspaper as a columnist. He had worked as a commentator at Akashbani and Doordarshan.[4] Bhimani was most recognised English voice in 1980s.[7] From 1978 to 1980 Bhimani was the president of Calcutta Sports Journalists Club.[7]
Death
Bhimani was admitted in a private hospital at Kolkata for a month. He died on 15 October 2020 at Woodland Nursing home at Kolkata due to COVID-19 infection.[8]
Book
Books include:
- Director's special book of cricket, first published in 1992 Template:ISBN
- The Accidental Godman',[9] first published in 2012 Template:ISBN
Awards
Bhimani had received H&G Clinic Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012[10] by former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri for his outstanding contribution in media and sports commentary.[9]
References
- ↑ Kishore Bhimani Passes Away, Social Media Pays Tribute to Veteran Sports Journalist and Commentator. ZEE5 News(15 October 2020). Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ Veteran sports journalist and commentator Kishore Bhimani passes away. Firstpost(2020-10-15). Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bhimani vs Bhimani!. www.telegraphindia.com(19 October 2020). Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 কিশোর ভিমানি চলে গেলেন, আর একটা কিশোর ভিমানি হবে না. Kolkata Tv. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ University Challenge, 1962-3.
- ↑ Kishore Bhimani veteran journalist passes away(15 October 2020).
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Veteran sports journalist, cricket commentator Kishore Bhimani dies. The Bridge(15 October 2020). Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ Cricket Commentator Kishore Bhimani dies due to Corona. News Track(15 October 2020). Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Journo Kishore Bhimani Gets Lifetime Achievement Award. Outlook(27 April 2013). Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ↑ Kishore Bhimani: Renowned sports journalist and commentator Kishore Bhimani passes away. The Times of India(15 October 2020). Retrieved 19 October 2020.