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A Contemporary Voice in Odia Literature
Anil Kumar Parhi (born 9 April 1969) is an Indian writer, novelist, short-story writer, poet, critic, and academic, writing primarily in the Odia language. He is regarded as a significant contemporary voice in Odia literature, known for his prolific output and sustained engagement with psychological, social, and moral concerns of modern life in Odisha.
Parhi has published extensively across genres, including short-story collections, novels, poetry, and literary criticism. His fiction frequently explores themes such as alienation, desire, ethical conflict, social displacement, and the tensions between tradition and modernity. Alongside his literary career, he has been active as a teacher and mentor.
He currently serves as Reader and Head of the Department of English at Kunjabihari Mahavidyalaya, Barang, Khordha, Odisha, and lives in Bhubaneswar.
Awards and Recognition
Parhi’s contributions have been recognised through an impressive array of awards and honours spanning more than two decades. From early recognitions such as the Kadambini Galpa Puraskar (2003) and the All-India “Katha” Story Award (2004) to recent distinctions including the Prajanma Upanyas Samman and the Timepass Bestseller Award for his novel Adimoola (2024), his work has consistently resonated with critics and readers alike. Honours from Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Kalahandi, Dhenkanal, and Berhampur, alongside awards recognising his role in fostering literary collaboration, collectively testify to the enduring impact of his literary voice.
Thus, Parhi exemplifies the ideal of the writer-scholar: a creator of compelling narratives, a perceptive critic, a thoughtful mentor, and a committed custodian of literary culture. His life and work continue to inspire, shaping both the present landscape of Odia literature and the generations of writers who will follow in his footsteps.
List of Anil Parhi’s Works
Galpa Sankalana (Short Story Collections)
- Eka Bisphoranara Apekhyaare — Odisha Book Store, Balubazar, Cuttack-2, 2002
- Sopana-Sopana Mukti — Odisha Book Store, 2003
- Ardra Nakshyatrara Barsha — Odisha Book Store, 2005
- Chhaipari Kichhi — Odisha Book Store, 2007
- Sandhikshyana — Odisha Book Store, 2009
- Haata — Paschima Publication, Bhubaneswar, 2007
- Needa Neerjana — Odisha Book Store, 2013
- Sesha Raatira Shosha — Odisha Book Emporium, Cuttack, 2014
- Nua Swapnara Sketch — Paschima Publication, 2014
- Ghaa o Mephistophilis — Jagannath Rath, Cuttack-2, 2014
- Bisthapita Ishwara — Paschima Publication, 2017
- Green Room — Srujan India, Cuttack, 2017
- Stapler — Srujan India, 2019
- Bimba Pratibimba — Athena Books, Bhubaneswar, 2019
- Green Room (Dwitiya Sanskarana) — Srujan India, 2019
- Aranya Ajagara — Shantisena Prakashani, Jagatsinghpur, 2021
- Sreshtha Galpa — Timepass Prakashan, Bhubaneswar, 2022
- Anugalpa 121 — Aditya Bharat Publication, Cuttack, 2022
- Nirbachita Galpa — Shantisena Prakashani, Jagatsinghpur, 2022
- Bole Hoon-Ti — Shraddha Publication, Cuttack & Balasore
- 1/12 Ebam Anyanya Galpa — Banfool Prakashan, Bhubaneswar
- Alpine — Athena Books, Bhubaneswar, 2023
- Michha Gapara Sata Pakha — Odisha Book Emporium, Cuttack, 2023
- Anil Padhinka Premagalpa — Shantisena Publication, Jagatsinghpur, 2024
Upanyasa (Novels)
- Megharati — Paschima Publication, 2010
- Sara Rasta — S. B. Publication, Cuttack-2, 2016
- O Ekaaki — Odisha Book Store, 2017
- Madhyapada — Jagannath Rath, 2018
- Andhara Setiki — Paschima Publication, 2019
- Ketedaure Jibana — Pakshighara Prakashani, Bhubaneswar, 2022
- Kayalokara Tandra — Paschima Prakashan, Bhubaneswar, 2023
- Adimoola — Timepass Prakashan, Bhubaneswar, 2023
Samalochana o Prabandha (Review and Essays)
- Alpa Alapa — Sambad khabar kagajare 2000–2006 madhyare prakashita stambhara sankalana, S. B. Publication, 2007
- Kinchita Anabarana — Samalochana, Paschima Publication, 2019
Kabita
- Abuddha — Srujan India, 2018
Chronology
2021 – PresentA cardiac surgeon of UClinic hospital
2015 – 2017An intern in UClinic hospital
2010 – 2013Practical degree of medicine
2019
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