Kherwal
Soren was born in 1957 at Raghunathpur, Post office Bela Tikri,
Medinipur, West Bengal. After his graduation from Seva Bharati
Mahavidyalaya, he took his Masters in Political Science from Rabindra
Bharati University, Kolkata. Besides Santali, he knows Bengali, English
and Hindi. Presently working as Senior Assistant in the State Bank of
India, Jhargram Branch, West Bengal. Began writing at an early stage.
Some of his important works are Kherwal Ko Disa Kate, Sari Se Nase Bengal Rase, Bahamai, Thari Dakare Met Dak and Serenj Akalare Kherwal. He has edited a monthly magazine Avensakwa and presently is the editor of a quarterly magazine Kherwal Jaher. Recipient of Gurugomke Award from AISWA and Lahanti Patrika Award etc. His award winning Drama book Chet Re Chikayena
depicts the present day real situation of rivalry politics involving
atrocitie, killing and kidnapping among rival groups. The style of
depiction is simple and attractive and creates vivid sequences for
performance. The play has its relevance in the disturbing political
environment that must seek peace and development of villages and the
welfare of the people. The play is a brilliant addition to Indian
dramatic literature in Santali.
Shri Kherwal Soren was given Sahitya Akademi Award in 2007
Shri Kherwal Soren was given Sahitya Akademi Award in 2007
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