Born :- 27-Sep-1962
Place of Birth :- Maniguda, Nuapada
Basudev Sunani was born on September 27, 1962, in the village of Maniguda, Jatagad, in Nuapada district. His parents are Jaifula Sunani and Gurubaru Sunani. He earned a bachelor's degree from Odisha College of Veterinary Science and began his professional career as a veterinary doctor in the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department of the Odisha Government. He later served as Joint Director at the Modern Veterinary Training Institute. A poet who does not rely on imagination, Basudev seeks to give form to what he sees, understands, and experiences. His characters are vividly alive and immediately perceptible, drawn from the realities around us. Over the years, he has carved out a distinct identity in Odia literature as a poet, storyteller, and novelist. His first published poetry collection, 'Aneka Kichhi Ghatibara Achi', appeared in 1995. Since then, he has represented Odia poetry on numerous international platforms, expanding the reach of the language and establishing himself as a prominent contemporary voice.
Notable Works: Poetry Collections: Mahula Bana, Asprusya, Dalita, Punjibada o Bhumandalikarana, Karadi Hata, Chhi, Kalia Ubacha, pada Podi
Biographies: Mahatma Phule, jyotirao Phule
Editorial Work: Odia Dalita Sahitya
Essays: Brahmanabada o Bharatiya Nari, Baja, Mun Achhi Boli, Chheli Katha. Etc.
Honours and Recognition: Nirmata Kavita Samman, Basanta Muduli Samman, Bhubaneswar Pustakamela Purashkar, Dalita Sahitya Kabita Purashkar, Khariar Sahitya Samiti Purashkar, Gadadhar Sahitya Sansada Purashkar, Ashok Chandan Purashkar, Kabi Gaurav Samman, Charcha Samman. Etc.
