Bhamidipally Narasimha Murthy (born 28 October 1957), commonly known by his mononymous pen name Bnim, is an Indian writer and cartoonist from the state of Andhra Pradesh. He received Kala Ratna award and four Nandi Awards.
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| Born | Bhamidipally Narasimha Murthy 28 October 1957 Atreyapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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| Language | Telugu |
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Early life
editBnim was born on 28 October 1957 to Bhamidipally Suryanarayana Murthy and Vijaya Lakshmi in Atreyapuram, East Godavari district (now in Konaseema district), Andhra Pradesh.[1][2] He grew up in Atreyapuram before moving to Hyderabad in 1981.[3] He is an Ayurvedic doctor, however, he does not practice medicine.[1] He has a brother.[2]
Writing career
editBnim started writing since 1975.[1] His cartoons were published in Prabhava, a monthly publication. After moving to Hyderabad, he started working at Vikas Advertiser for his livelihood. He worked at Andhra Bhoomi, Krishna Patrika and Suprabhatam publications in pursuit of learning arts.[2] He debuted working in television with Doordarshan during 1985–86 with his cartoon Adugu Puli. As of March 2019[update], he worked in 30 television shows and 60 single episodes in various departments – editing, dubbing, designing and modulation. He has also written several television show titles on comedy, historical, mythological and social concepts.[1]
He said he used at least 26 pen names for his works including Bnim and Neelapriya, which he used for poetry. According to him, he chose the pen name Bnim reflecting his initials "BNM" with "I" reflecting himself.[1] His writing works are published in Andhra Bhoomi, Swathi, Chinuku magazines.[4]
Kuchipudi ballets
editIn 1990s, he started writing scripts for Kuchipudi ballets. He debuted with Madhura Swapna ballet for Pedilka Narsingh Rao based on the life of Rabindranath Tagore. He scripted five different ballets on Ramayana from various perspectives, some from the eyes of Ravana, Mandhara and Shabari. As of March 2019[update], he scripted 254 ballets.[1]
He contributed scripts for Maddali Usha Gayatri ballets – Matru Devo Bhava,[5] Goda Kalyanam,[6] Pushkara Pulakita Godavari,[7] Swetcha Bharat.[8] Other ballets include a composition on Shurpanakha for Sreelakshmy Govardhanan in her ballet Ardhanareeswaram;[9] Katha Kelika,[10] Meenakshi Kalyanam,[11] Prakrithi Rakshathi Rakshithaha for Deepika Reddy,[12] Sabari Gireesha Saranam,[13] Lalitha Sindhuri, Kali Mardhanam, Rama Katha Saram, Vatsayani Kamasutra for Swathi Somnath based on Vātsyāyana's work on erotic love Kama Sutra.[1]
Reception
editGudipoodi Srihari of The Hindu opined that the scripting by Bnim for Goda Kalyanam, which portrays the Hindu deities Ranganatha, a form of Vishnu, and Goda Devi, was unique and creative compared to other exponents of Kuchipudi. Srihari wrote that Bnim, in contrast to common practice, took inspiration from Hindu gods Rama and Krishna, both of whom are avatars of Vishnu.[6]
Films
editBnim scripted a song in Telugu-language movie Yamudu Anna Ki Mogudu which was well received. However, he did not pursue a career in films any further.[1]
Other work
editBnim established Bapu-Ramana Academy – in memory of Bapu and Mullapudi Venkata Ramana – and gives away Bapu Award to one cartoonist and Ramana Award to one writer every year. He also worked as an advisor at Akshagna Publication.[2]
Awards
editBnim was conferred with Kala Ratna award[when?] by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. He has also received four Nandi Awards for his works in television for his contributions to screenplay, story and dialogues.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i Ramakrishna, Lakshmi (22 March 2019). "Artist- writer Bnim: Canvas that's vast and wide". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "'బ్నిం' కథలో కార్టూన్స్" [Cartoons in 'Bnim' story]. 64kalalu. 19 April 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ Sriramana (27 October 2018). "ఆత్రేయపురం కుర్రాడు" [Atreyapuram boy]. Sakshi (in Telugu). Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ "రచయిత: భమిడిపల్లి నరసింహమూర్తి" [Writer: Bhamidipally Narasimha Murthy]. kathanilayam.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ Gudipoodi, Srihari (24 March 2011). "Tribute to mothers in mythology". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ a b Gudipoodi, Srihari (1 December 2011). "Ballet evoking God". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ Gudipoodi, Srihari (2 July 2015). "Tales through ballets". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ Gudipoodi, Srihari (2 February 2017). "Maddali Usha Gayatri's dance for Republic Day". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ G. S. Paul (8 May 2019). "Artistic reflections of today". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ Gudipoodi, Srihari (6 August 2015). "'Evils' portrayed through a ballet". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ L. Venugopal (18 December 2021). "Soujanya Srinivas enthralls audiences with her Kuchipudi dance ballet Meenakshi Kalyanam, choreographed by Pasumarthy Ramalinga Sastry". venugopalpro.com. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ Srikanth, Rupa (6 December 2012). "Missed the point". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ Gudipoodi, Srihari (21 January 2016). "Sabari Gireesha Saranam: Story behind Sabari Malai". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 December 2022.