Born :- 03-Jan-1945
Place of Birth :- Jagannathpur, Bhadrak
Ramesh was born on January 3, 1945, in Jagannathpur, Bhadrak district. His parents are Padmavati Das and Suryananda Das. After completing his postgraduate studies in Odia at Ravenshaw College, he began his professional journey as a teacher. He served as a professor in the Department of Odia Language and Literature for over thirty years before retiring. In 1978, his play 'Nida' marked his debut as a dramatist. Since then, he has made significant contributions to Odia literature through short stories, philosophical writings, essays, lyric poetry, editing, and translation. From the mid-20th century onward, he has remained actively engaged in various literary pursuits and earned acclaim as a distinguished dramatist. Each of his plays is original and thought-provoking, offering fresh perspectives that captivate audiences during performances and provide intellectual satisfaction to discerning readers and critics alike.
Notable Works: Plays: Ajhala Udei De, Nishiddha Ilakara Kavya, Gotiye Bichitra Naksha, Nida, Andha Upatyaka, Satkara, Satya Asatyara Kahani, Nataka Samagra
Commentary: Ashtabakra Gita, Abadhuta Gita
Stories: Dhwantha Pakshira Gatha
Poetry Collections: Swachchhanda, Swagata, Swatana, Jibana Chhanda
Translations: Mu Hin Brahma, Mun Amrutara Sagar, Shraddhara Pratima Sadguru, Atma Sakshyatkar, Dhyana Samayare, Mana Katha Jane Rama, Sahaja Samadhi, Sahaja Dhyana, Jane Tapare Mana, Bichara Hin Marga Etc.
Honours and Recognition :
• The play Nishiddha Ilakara Kavya received the Best Playwright Award at the Lokanatak Mahotsav, organized by the Rourkela Cultural Academy.
• He has been honoured by numerous literary and cultural organizations for his contributions to Odia literature and drama.