Harihar Vaishnav

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Gender Male
Occupation Freelance writer, Folklorist & Researcher
Location Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh, India
Introduction Have been writing poetry, short stories, satire, research based articles etc since 1970-71. In addition to this 'have been working towards preservation, promotion and dissemination of art and culture of Bastar region. 10 books have been published so far and 5 books on Bastar culture and oral tradition are shortly coming out from C.G.R.H.G.Akademi, Raipur; Rajkamal Prakashan, New Delhi and Bharatiya Jnanpith, New Delhi. Have made 5 short animation films (based on the folktales of Bastar, Orissa, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Madhyapradesh) in Halbi (the local language of Bastar)with the 'West Highland Animation' of Scotland. A documentary film is made by the South-Central Zone Cultural Centre, Nagpur (Maharashtra)based on my research based book "Dhankul Geet". Dr. Uma Ram & K.S.Ram have written a book entiltled "Folk songs, ballads and oral epics of Bastar" which is basically based on my research based books. I am Presently working on various books based on Bastar's local life and culture.
Interests Oral tradition, Arts and crafts, Folklore and Folk music of Bastar region.
Favorite Movies Vaqt, Baagbaan etc.
Favorite Music Indian classical and folk music.
Favorite Books Godaan, Sevasadan, Maila Aanchal etc.

How do you pronounce the 'g' in bologna?

bolona ('g') will be silent.