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 Weight of the Invitation Card.
☆ Witful Warmth# 106 ☆
☆ Satire ☆ The Weight of the Invitation Card… ☆ Dr. Suresh Kumar Mishra ‘Uratript’ ☆
Dubey Ji believed that the world was divided into two types of people: those who attend weddings simply to eat, and those who measure the size of the paneer cubes after eating to estimate the total wedding budget. Dubey Ji was the undisputed king of the second category. For him, every wedding invitation that arrived in the neighborhood wasn’t just a polite gesture—it was a financial challenge.
This time, a surprisingly heavy red and gold envelope landed in his hands. It was the invitation card for the wedding of the son of Seth Dhaniram, the wealthiest merchant in the locality. The envelope was so heavy that Dubey Ji weighed it in his palm and turned to his wife, “Listen, this card weighs at least half a kilo. There must be a box of cashews or dry fruits hidden inside!”
His wife took a sip of her tea and replied coolly, “Don’t get your hopes too high. Nowadays, people put on a grand show on the outside, but inside, it’s just a single sheet of paper.”
However, Dubey Ji’s heart refused to accept that. He began breaking the golden seal on the envelope with the meticulous precision of an archaeologist opening an ancient treasure chest. As the envelope opened, a gorgeous box wrapped in silk cloth slid out. Dubey Ji’s eyes lit up. He lifted the lid of the box, only to find a large slab of carved stone resting inside, with the wedding date and invitation message engraved upon it in shimmering gold letters.
Dubey Ji’s jaw dropped. “A stone? A stone instead of a paper card?” he almost yelled.
For the next three days, the stone invitation was the talk of the entire neighborhood. Some called it Seth Ji’s royal grandeur, while others dubbed it a absurd waste of money. But Dubey Ji’s ego was deeply bruised. He was caught in a massive moral dilemma: how much money should he put in the shagun envelope in return for a stone? Giving fifty rupees would be an insult to the stone, but giving five hundred would be an absolute massacre of his monthly budget.
On the night of the wedding, Dubey Ji arrived all dressed up. He walked straight to the gift counter where Seth Ji himself was greeting the guests. With great dramatic flair, Dubey Ji pulled out his shagun envelope and handed it to Seth Ji.
Seth Ji took the envelope, but feeling its limp lightness, he smiled knowingly and quipped, “Dubey Ji, our card was heavy, but your envelope feels light enough to float away in the breeze!”
Dubey Ji paused for a moment, twirled his mustache proudly, and replied, “Seth Ji, the stone you sent was not merely a card; it was a profound lesson for neighbors like us. By carving the date on stone, you reminded us that relationships are set in stone. That is why this envelope contains no cash, but rather the No Objection Certificate (NOC) in your name for that ancestral plot of land over which we’ve been fighting a court case for three years. From today, that land is yours!”
Tears welled up in Seth Ji’s eyes. He pulled Dubey Ji into a warm embrace. All the guests and relatives present broke into loud, appreciative applause at this extraordinary wedding gift. Dubey Ji smiled, picked up a plate, and headed straight for the most expensive food counter, thinking to himself that this deal was far cheaper than paying endless court fees!
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