Khalil Dhantejvi
Khalil Ismail Makrani, popularly known by his pen-name, Khalil Dhantejvi was a poet and novelist from Gujarat, India. He wrote poems in Gujarati and Urdu. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022 by the government of India.
Biography
Khalil Dhantejvi was born as Khalil Ismail Makrani on 12 December 1935 at Dhantej, a village in Vadodara. He studied till 4th standard. He adopted his pen name Khalil Dhantejvi after his village Dhantej.He died on 4 April 2021 at Vadodara.
Works
His published books are:Poetry collection
SadgiSaransh Sarovar SogatSooryamukhiSaybaSanvariyoSagpanSopan- ''Sarangi''
Novels
Dr. Rekha Tarasya Ekant Min Ni Angalie Sooraj Ugyo Lila Pandade Pankhar Sannata Ni Chis Saav Adhura Lok Lilochham Tadko Sunvalo DankhKori Kori BhinashMot Malke Mithu MithuSafed PadchhayaNagarvadhuKori Ankhma Bhina SwapnaSanj Pade Ne Sunu LageLohi Bhini Rate- ''Mukam Post Zakal''
Plays
NagarvadhuSaav Adhura LokParki Toy Padoshan- ''Lohi Bhini Raat''