Dr. Pragya Sharma (Poet & Author) Age, Height, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Real name	Pragya Sharma
Profession(s)	Poet, Writer, Author
Famous For	Performing Poetry in Mushaira & Kavi Sammelan
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 158 cm in meters- 1.58 m in feet & inches- 5’ 2”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 70 kg in pounds- 154 lbs
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	• Gopal Das Neeraj Ki Hastlikhit Kavitayen (as editor), 2019 by Prabhat Prakashan • Lockdown Ke Dauran Maut Ka Zindaginama (as author), 2021, by Rekhta Books
Literary Subjects	Poems on various untouched subjects, poems on male discourse, poems on the subject describing the plight of red light area, poems explaining Vedanta philosophy, etc
Language(s)	Hindi, Urdu, Hindustani
Award(s)	• Dr. Pragya Sharma has been honored for her excellent contributions to literature by several prestigious organizations such as the Rotary Club, Lions Club, Bihari Connect London, Vishwa Hindi Academy, and many more. • In January 2023, Pragya Sharma was awarded the Sahitya Shree Samman by Abhiyan, an organization founded by former Minister of State Amarjit Mishra at the 35th Lok Mahotsav, on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day, in Mumbai. • She was honored with the Hindi Seva Samman by Vishwa Hindi Academi, Mumbai for her contribution to Hindi literature in March 2023. • On the occasion of International Women's Day 2023, she was given Nari Samman Puraskar (Award) by the Alankar Creation Public Charitable Trust & Nari Sashaktikaran Sanstha, and the award was presented by Amit Satam, a Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Personal Life
Date of Birth	3 July 1981
Age (as of 2023)	41 Years
Birthplace	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Residence	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign	Leo
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Kanpur
College/University	Guru Nanak Girls PG College, Kanpur, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University
Educational Qualification	Post Graduation
Religion	Hinduism
Address	Oshiwara, Andheri, Mumbai
Hobbies	Writing, Reading, Teaching
Relationships & More
Relationship Status	Single
Family
Parents	Father- Late B.L. Sharma (government officer) Mother- Rama Sharma
Favourites
Book	Bhagwat Geeta
Food	Boiled millet, Seasonal fruit platter
Writer(s)	Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, Acharya Chatursen Shastri
Poet	Kabir
Actor	Manoj Kumar
Actress	Meena Kumari
Colour(s)	White, Gerua
Destination	Uttarakhand

Some Lesser Known Facts About Dr. Pragya Sharma

• Dr. Pragya Sharma is a renowned figure in the world of literature and stage, known for her works in both Hindi and Urdu languages.

• She has performed more than 700 Kavi Sammelan (Poets gathering) and mushairas across India, including Gateway of India Republic Day Mushaira, Dubai Mushaira, Sansad Bhavan Kavi Sammelan, Jashn-e-Rekhta, Pasban-e- Adab, etc.

• Dr. Pragya Sharma’s second book, ‘Maut Ka Zindaginama,’ was published in 2021 by Rekhta Publication and is based on the theme of lockdown. It has been well-received by readers and critics alike.
  

  Dr. Pragya Sharma presenting her book ‘Lockdown Ke Dauran Maut Ka Zindaginama’ to Dr. Harsh Vardhan, then Minister of Health and Family Welfare

• Dr. Pragya Sharma has been a part of various TV shows centred around poetry and literature, and her works have been broadcasted on popular channels such as SAB TV, Doordarshan, Zee Salaam, DD Sahyadri, Sadhna TV, Dabang TV, ETV, among others.

• Dr. Pragya Sharma’s first edited book, ‘Gopal Das Neeraj Ki Hastlikhi Kavitayen’ was published in 2019 by Prabhat Publication, and was released by eminent personalities such as Dr. Murali Manohar Joshi, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Padma Shri Surendra Sharma.
  

  Launch of Pragya Sharma’s book ‘Gopal Das Neeraj Ki Hastlikhi Kavitayen’ by Padma Shri Surendra Sharma, Dr. Murali Manohar Joshi (former Union Minister), Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (Former Minister of Education of India), RK Sinha (Member of Rajya Sabha)

• Dr. Pragya Sharma is also known for using the word ‘cigarette’ in her Shayari (poetry), which has led to allegations of promoting smoking. However, she refutes such claims and explains that poetry is an expression of emotions and feelings. Although the word ‘cigarette’ is used extensively in her poetry, as a metaphor, she has not written about cigarettes as a theme. Furthermore, she argues that if readers did not think that Harivansh Rai Bachchan promoted alcohol through his famous work ‘Madhushala’, then there is no basis for absurd accusations regarding her poetry.
  

  Poet Pragya Sharma with Gopal Das Saxena ‘Neeraj’

• She has also performed for various government literary organizations and academies, such as Madhya Pradesh Urdu Academy, Maharashtra Urdu Academy, Delhi Urdu Academy, Hindi Academy, Delhi, and Rajasthan Urdu Academy.
  

  Dr. Pragya Sharma performing at Maharashtra Urdu Academy’s Gateway of India Mushaira in Mumbai in January 2023

• Her poetry has been published in more than 20 poetry collections (anthologies).

• In the early stages of her career, Dr. Pragya Sharma used to recite her poetry in Tarannum, but later on, decided to discontinue this practice. During an interview, she was asked about her decision to discontinue her performances in Tarannum. Dr. Sharma explained that her biggest challenge when she stepped onto the stage was herself, as the stage environment was entirely new to her. She was committed to establishing herself in the place where she envisioned herself in the future, without any room for compromise. While initially, Dr. Sharma received a significant amount of applause and admiration from the audience during her Tarannum recitals, but she wasn’t sure if it was for her presentation, voice, or writing. Instead of focusing on practising notes, she wanted to improve her writing skills. Therefore, she decided to stop reciting compositions in Tarannum.
  

  Dr. Pragya Sharma at a Mushaira during her early career

• She has written poems on a variety of subjects that are often left untouched, including poems on men’s empowerment, poems that describe the plight of the red-light area, and poems that explore Vedanta philosophy and spirituality.