Melvyn Rodrigues (born 8 July 1962) is an Indian poet and literary activist from Mangaluru who writes in the Konkani language. In 2011, he was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award for his collection of poems titled Prakriticho Paas.[1][2]
Melvyn Rodrigues | |
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 Rodrigues in 2015 | |
| Born | 8 July 1962 |
| Occupation | Poet, editor, corporate director |
| Language | Konkani |
| Education | St. Aloysius College, Mysore University |
| Notable works | Prakriticho Paas (poetry collection) |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (2011) |
| Spouse | Averyl |
| Children | 1 |
Early life and education
editRodrigues was born in 1962 in Mangaluru.[3] He completed his schooling at Milagres High School and later attended St. Aloysius College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts. He subsequently obtained a Master of Arts from Mysore University.[3]
Career
editRodrigues has a career spanning both the corporate and literary sectors. He serves as the director of operations at Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd.[3][4]
Literary contributions
editRodrigues is a prominent figure in modern Konkani poetry. He is the founder of the Kavita Trust, an organization dedicated to the promotion of poetry.[3] His literary output includes several books and poetry collections:
- Bini-pothi: A collection of soliloquies (2004).[3]
- Prakriticho Paas: An anthology of 65 poems (2008), for which he received the Sahitya Akademi Award.[1][2]
- Fitoied: A collection of poetry (2015).[3]
- Zod-penth: A joint collection of poetry.[3]
In 2023, he was appointed as the Convenor of the Konkani Advisory Board of the Sahitya Akademi for a five-year term (2023–2027).[4]
Awards and recognition
edit- Sahitya Akademi Award (2011): Conferred for Prakriticho Paas.[1]
- Dr. T.M.A. Pai Foundation Appreciation Award (2009): For Prakriticho Paas.[3]
- Konkani Bhasha Mandal Award (2005): For the book Bini-pothi.[3]
- Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy Award (2006)[3]
Personal life
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 "Mangalore poet wins Sahitya Akademi award for Konkani". The Times of India. 22 December 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Mangalorean Konkani poet bags Sahitya Akademi award". Coastal Digest. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Melvyn Rodrigues - A Profile". Kemmannu. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Poet Melvyn Rodrigues to lead Konkani in Kendra Sahitya Akademi". The Times of India. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2026.