Anuj Lugun

Anuj Lugun (Hindi: अनुज लुगुन ) (born 10 January 1986) is an Indian poet. He is a Jharkhandi polymath, poet, writer, musician and revolutionary. Popularly known as Anuj, his poetry and music espoused Indigenous renaissance and intense spiritual rebellion against fascism and oppression. Lugun's impassioned activism for political and social justice earned him the title of Tribal Poet. Accomplishing a large body of acclaimed works through his life, he is officially recognised as the National Poet of India and is highly commemorated and revered in India, especially in Jharkhand.

Early life and career

Born into a Jharkhandi mundari family to Arinus Lugun & Jaymmila Lugun in Jaldega Pahantoli, district Simdega, Jharkhand, Anuj is the nephew of William Lugun, a prominent leader of the Jharkhand movement.

Work and service

Lugun has also worked as Assistant Professor for Central University of Bihar (CUB). Currently pursuing research in Mundari songs at Banaras Hindu University. After serving in the Ministry of Human Resource Development (India), Lugun established himself as a Poet in Jharkhand. Lugun's writings explore themes such as love, freedom, and revolution; he opposed all bigotry, including religious and gender. Throughout his career, Lugun wrote short stories, novels, and essays but is best known for his poems.

Anuj

Anuj may refer to:

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Anuj (singer)

Anuj is an Indian born Australian pop singer. He had three top 50 singles on the ARIA singles chart. He is currently a member of Sydney hip hop outfit King Farook sharing lead vocal duties with Antonio Chiappetta.

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Anuj (name)

Anuj /əˈnʊdʒ/ is a male first name of Sanskrit origin. Anuj is a common Indian name meaning younger brother.

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