Suresh Bhat

Suresh Bhat (15 April 1932 – 14 March 2003) was a Marathi poet from the state of Maharashtra, India.

Life

Bhat was born in a Karhade Brahmin family in Amravati, Maharashtra. His mother was fond of poetry and made young Bhat often read famous Marathi poems. This was a key influence in the development of his own poetry. He earned a B.A. degree in 1955.

After completing his education he took teaching jobs in rural areas of Amravati and continued writing poems. He is survived by his son, Chittranjan Bhat, and daughter.

His song on B. R. Ambedkar, "Bhimraya Ghe Tuzya Ya Lekranchi Vandana" (Father Ambedkar, take these offerings from your children) was popular in the Dalit and Ambedkarist communities in Maharashtra.

List of poetry collections

Roopgandha Ranga maazhaa vegalaa Elgaar Zanjhaavaat Saptaranga Rasvanticha Mujara Kaflaa