Ram Mori: The Story Behind A Modern Gujarati Author

(Janvi desai)

Ram Mori is a well-known Gujarati writer, screenwriter, and columnist. He is one of the most popular young writers in Gujarat today. His stories are loved by readers because they are simple, emotional, and close to real life. He mainly writes about family, village life, women, relationships, and human emotions. His writing style is easy to understand, which makes his books popular among both young and adult readers. Through his stories, he has made an important contribution to modern Gujarati literature. 

Family Background 

Ram Mori was born on 2 February 1993 in Lakhavad village, near Palitana in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. He belongs to a simple farming family. His father, Bhavsangbhai Mori, is a farmer, and his mother is Tejalba Mori. Growing up in a village gave him a close connection with nature, people, and traditional Gujarati culture. The experiences of his childhood later became an important source of inspiration for many of his stories.

Early Life 

Ram Mori spent his childhood in Lakhavad village. From a very young age, he enjoyed reading books, listening to stories, and observing the lives of people around him. He was interested in storytelling and often imagined new characters and situations. His village life helped him understand human emotions, relationships, and everyday struggles, which later became the main themes of his writing. 

Education 

Ram Mori completed his school education in Gujarat. Later, he studied Fabrication Engineering. Although he chose engineering as his field of study, his real passion was always writing. During his college years, he continued reading literature and writing short stories. After completing his education, he decided to follow his dream of becoming a full-time writer.

 Writing Journey

 Ram Mori started writing at a young age. His short stories were first published in Gujarati newspapers and literary magazines, where they received positive responses from readers. In 2016, he published his first short story collection, Mahotu, which became very popular and established him as a promising young writer. After the success of his first book, he wrote several more books and expanded his career into screenwriting. He has also written stories and screenplays for Gujarati films and web series, which helped him reach a larger audience. 

Major Works 

Some of Ram Mori’s well-known books are: 

Mahotu

Coffee Stories

Confession Box

Satyabhama

Barima Aakhu Aakashal-life experiences and relationships.

These books are known for their emotional stories and simple language.

 Writing Style

Ram Mori writes in simple Gujarati. His stories are about family, village life, women, relationships, and human emotions. His characters are realistic, and readers can easily connect with them. 

Screenwriting and Other Work 

Apart from writing books, Ram Mori is also a screenwriter. He has written stories and scripts for Gujarati films and other creative projects. His work in literature and cinema has made him popular. Ram Mori entered the film industry by writing the story, screenplay and dialogues of Montu Ni Bittu. After that, he also wrote the story, screenplay and dialogues of 21mu Tiffin, Mara Pappa Superhero, Kasoombo, Maharani. Apart from this, he also wrote the dialogues of the 2023 film Kutch Express.

Awards and Recognition 

Ram Mori has received several awards and honours for his contribution to Gujarati literature. Some of his notable awards include: 

Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar (2017) for his short story collection Mahotu. 

Dhumketu Award for his contribution to Gujarati short-story writing.

 Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Yuva Puraskar (2018).

 Gujarat Sahitya Akademi Yuva Gaurav Puraskar (2021). 

These awards and recognitions have established Ram Mori as one of the leading young writers in contemporary Gujarati literature. His books and stories continue to receive appreciation from readers and literary organizations.

Contribution to Gujarati Literature 

Ram Mori has helped make Gujarati literature popular among young readers. His stories show the beauty of village life and human emotions. His writing has inspired many readers to enjoy Gujarati literature. 

Interesting Facts

 - Ram Mori started writing at a young age.

- He belongs to a farming family.

- He is also a screenwriter.

- His stories are inspired by real life

Krishnavataram and Ram Mori. 

Ram Mori has also made his mark in Indian cinema through Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam). The film is based on his novel Satyabhama. He worked as the story writer and also co-wrote the screenplay with Prakash Kapadia and Hardik Gajjar. The movie tells the story of Lord Krishna from the point of view of Satyabhama. This project introduced Ram Mori’s storytelling to a wider audience beyond Gujarati literature and showed his talent as both an author and a screenwriter.