Udumalai Narayana Kavi
Indian poet and songwriter

Born
September 25th, 1899
125 years ago
Died
1981
44 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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An influential poet and songwriter, contributed significantly to Tamil literature. Best recognized for writing during the Indian independence movement. Developed a distinct style integrating rural themes and social issues into lyrical compositions. Actively participated in literary forums and movements advocating for the use of Tamil in education and governance. Associated with leading Tamil literary figures of the time, played a role in the revitalization of Tamil poetry.
Wrote several celebrated poems and songs
Prominent in the Tamil literary renaissance
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