Anand Kumar Ashodhiya is a distinguished literary figure, veteran of the Indian Air Force (IAF), and cultural historian. He is widely known by his pen name, Kavi Anand Shahpur in Haryanvi literary arena.
1. Professional & Military Background
- IAF Veteran: He served 32 years in the Indian Air Force, retiring as a Warrant Officer. His military background often influences his literary themes of valour and heritage.
- Education: He holds a Masters degree in English Literature from Annamalai University, which he uses to translate Indian vernacular works for a global audience.
2. Literary Contributions & Publications
He has authored over 380 compositions, including poems, folk epics (Ragni), and critical reinterpretations. His works are published through his own imprint, Avikavani Publishers.
- Major Works:
- Ath Marjarika Uvaach: A grand historical epic symbolically rereading Indian history.
- SĀKET: An English trans-creation of the classic work.
- Draupadi: A Folk Consciousness: A reinterpretation of the character through Haryanvi folk traditions.
- Heer Ranjha & Kissa Bhagat Puranmal: Haryanvi Ragni collections with detailed 'Pingal' (prosody) reviews.
- Prem ke Sau Rang (2025): A collection of modern Hindi short poems.
- Adhrajan (Revised & Second Edition) — Folk Epic in Ragni Form
- Avikavani Haryanvi Ragni Sangrah - With Pingal Prosody Literary Review.
- NISWARTHI UDYOGA PARVA — An English Translation
- Kahaan Kahaan Paiband Lagau — An English Translation
Antaryātrā — The Inner Journey - (An English Transliteration of Hindi Poetry)
- Sain Samaj Ka Gauravshali Eitihas - Social Science, History
- Availability: His books are live and purchasable on major platforms including Amazon India, Pothi, and Google Play Books.
3. Awards & Recognitions
His contributions to Haryanvi and Hindi literature have earned him several prestigious honours:
- Haryanvi Sahitya Ratna (2025): Awarded by the Haryanvi Sahitya Manch, Rohtak.
- Indian Literature Award (2026): For excellence in the Hindi Poetry category.
- Other Honours: Haryana Sanskriti Gaurav Ratna and the Kargil Vijay Samman.
4. Digital Footprint & Profiles
He maintains an active and professional online presence across multiple domains:
- Official Biography: Official Website (GitHub Pages).
- Professional Profiles:
- Crunchbase for an overview of his literary career.
- Behance for his literary and historical archives.
- Social Media: His Facebook Profile (@ashodhiya) is frequently updated with his latest awards, book launches, and literary seminars.
Geographic Context: Though originally from the village of Shahpur Turk (Sonipat, Haryana), he is currently based in Mumbai, India.
