A Marathi book Khodtod was released at Pritamlal Dua Auditorium in Indore on Monday. The book is written by an upcoming poet and writer Surendra Rishi Masram from Nagpur.
The programme was jointly organised by Hindi Parivar, language integration organisation Indore along with Pushak Publishing house, Nagpur. The book Khodtod by Surendra Rishi Masram is a compilation of Marathi poems that highlights the social and political disparities.
During the occasion, various noted and distinguished poets and writers were present. Former Director of Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi (Government of India) AR Chowdhary was present as the chief guest on the occasion. The programme was conducted by a noted writer Chandra Sen Virat and member of Sahitya Academy New Delhi Vinayak Tumram, Ratnaprabha Anjangawkar Nagpur were also present.
During the occasion, all the poets and writers present also discussed the poems of Surendra Rishi Masram in Khodtod. They individually expressed their view points about the writing technique used in the book. Further, they also discussed about the subject chosen. They also recited some lines from each poem written in the book.
During the discussion session, a noted theatre artist and Former deputy director of information and broadcasting, New Delhi (Government of India) Neel Kanth Kulsange, Pradeep Babar, Former Director of Ministry of Textiles, Mumbai (Government of India) Pratima Deshpandey, and poets and writers from Indore were present. Notably, Khodtod is the first book by Surendra Rishi Masram. It was also appreciated by the writers and poets and other reading lovers.