Dr. Suresh Kumar Mishra ‘Uratript’
Dr. Suresh Kumar Mishra, widely known in the world of satire by his pen name ‘Uratipt’, expresses his emotions and thoughts with profound honesty and depth. His multifaceted talent is evident in his contributions across various literary genres. He is not only a renowned satirist but also a poet and a children’s author.
His satirical writings have earned him a special place in the literary world. His satire, ‘Shikshak Ki Mout’, went massively viral on the Sahitya Aajtak channel, garnering over a million views and reads—a monumental achievement in the history of Hindi satire. His collection of satires, ‘Ek Tinka Ikyavan Aankhen’ (A Straw and Fifty-One Eyes), is also highly acclaimed and includes his timeless work, ‘Kitabon Ki Antim Yatra’ (The Last Journey of Books). Other celebrated collections include ‘Mayaan Ek, Talwar Anek’ (One Sheath, Many Swords), ‘Gapodi Adda’ (The Gossiper’s Den), and ‘Sab Rang Mein Mere Rang’ (My Colors in Every Hue). His satirical novel, ‘Idhar-Udhar Ke Beech Mein’ (In Between Here and There), is a unique and groundbreaking work focused on the third world.
His significant contributions to literature have been widely recognized. He was honored with the Best Young Creator Award, 2021 by the Telangana Hindi Academy and the Government of Telangana, an award presented by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The Rajasthan Children’s Literature Academy also honored him for his children’s book, ‘Nanhon Ka Srijan Aasmaan’ (The Creative Sky of Little Ones). Additionally, he has received the Vyanga Yatra Ravindranath Tyagi Sopaan Samman and the Sahitya Srijan Samman from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Dr. Uratript has also played a pivotal role in writing, editing, and coordinating a total of 55 books for the Government of Telangana for primary school, college, and university levels. His work is included in university textbooks in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, where his satirical creations are part of the curriculum. This recognition underscores that young readers can identify and appreciate quality and impactful writing.
Key Accolades and Works
- Viral Satire: ‘Teacher’s Death’ (over 1 million views)
- Satire Collections: ‘Ek Tinka Ikyavan Aankhen’, ‘Mayaan Ek, Talwar Anek’, ‘Gapodi Adda’
- Unique Satirical Novel: ‘Idhar-Udar Ke Beech Mein’
- Awards: Shreshtha Navyuva Samman (Telangana), Sahitya Srijan Samman (PM Modi), and more.
- Educational Contribution: Authored and edited 55 books for the Telangana government.
Some precious moments of life
- Honoured with ‘Shrestha Navayuvva Rachnakar Samman’ by former Chief Minister of Telangana Government, Shri K. Chandrasekhar Rao.
- Honoured with Oscar, Grammy, Jnanpith, Sahitya Akademi, Dadasaheb Phalke, Padma Bhushan and many other awards by the most revered Gulzar sahab (Sampurn Singh Kalra), the lighthouse of the world of literature and cinema, during the Sahitya Suman Samman held in Mumbai.
- Meeting the famous litterateur Shri Vinod Kumar Shukla Ji, honoured with Jnanpith Award.
- Got the privilege of meeting Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood, actor Aamir Khan.
- Meeting the powerful actor Vicky Kaushal on the occasion of being honoured by Vishva Katha Rangmanch.
Today we present his satire The Presidential Samosa.
☆ Witful Warmth# 108 ☆
☆ Satire ☆ The Presidential Samosa… ☆ Dr. Suresh Kumar Mishra ‘Uratript’ ☆
The Shanti Nagar Welfare Association election was no less thrilling than a national election. This time, the contest was between two stalwarts: the long-standing president, Mr. Cooper, and the neighborhood’s newly rich builder, Mr. Bhalla. Mr. Cooper’s stake was pinned on his longstanding reputation and honesty, while Mr. Bhalla’s main weapon was the lavish ‘Royal Samosa and Jalebi Party’ hosted on the eve of the election.
A debate had been organized in the society auditorium. The entire hall was divided into two factions. On one side was an army of senior citizens chanting slogans in support of Mr. Cooper, while on the other side was a group of youngsters enamored with Mr. Bhalla’s promises of free Wi-Fi and a modern gym.
The debate reached its peak. Mr. Bhalla took the microphone and declared in a booming voice, “Brothers and sisters, if I am elected president, I will install Italian marble in the society park, and the swimming pool water will be replaced every single week!”
The crowd applauded enthusiastically. Then came Mr. Cooper’s turn. He adjusted his old spectacles and spoke in a calm, soft voice, “Italian marble and swimming pools are fine, but the lock on our main gate has been broken for the last six months, and the security guard hasn’t been paid his salary for two months. Let us address these basic problems first.”
The atmosphere suddenly turned solemn. Just then, Mr. Bhalla’s supporters began distributing packets of samosas at the back of the auditorium. The aroma of piping hot samosas wafted through the air, and everyone’s attention shifted from the speeches to the food plates. It seemed as though Mr. Bhalla’s samosa was about to overpower Mr. Cooper’s honesty.
The voting process began. Everyone slipped their paper ballot into the box. Mr. Cooper sat quietly in a corner, sipping his tea, bracing himself for an inevitable defeat. At seven in the evening, the counting of votes commenced.
When the final results were announced, even the chief guest on stage gasped in utter disbelief. Mr. Cooper had secured a staggering ninety percent of the votes, while Mr. Bhalla received a paltry ten. A shocked Mr. Bhalla leapt up and shouted, “This is unfair! When everyone ate my samosas, how on earth did you all vote for Mr. Cooper?”
Just then, Mr. Gupta, the oldest resident of the society, walked up to the stage, took the microphone, and said, “Mr. Bhalla, thank you for the delicious samosas and jalebis! But it has been a long-standing tradition in Shanti Nagar that we feast on the food of wealthy candidates, but cast our votes for the honest man who would stand at the gate at two in the morning to fix the broken lock.”
The entire auditorium erupted into roaring laughter and thunderous applause. Accepting his defeat gracefully, Mr. Bhalla embraced Mr. Cooper and said, “Mr. President, next time, the chutney will be free from my side as well!”
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