Kishore Bhimani

Kishore Bhimani (28 February 1939 – 15 October 2020) was a veteran sports journalist and cricket commentator.[1] He continued sports journalism for nearly four decades. According to veteran cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi "he was one of the good Old Fashioned Crkt writer who took Crkt writings like a player who takes to playing".[2]

Personal life

Bhimani went to England to study at London School Of Economics in the 1960s.[3] He completed his graduation from there, prior to which he was a contestant on the first ever series of University Challenge.[4][5] Bhimani was married to Rita and couple have a son Goutam who is a cricket commentator.[3] His brother Harish Bhimani is a famous voiceover artist.[6]

Career

Bhimani had worked for The Statesman, English newspaper as a columnist. He had worked as a commentator at Akashbani and Doordarshan.[4] Bhimani was most recognised English voice in 1980s.[7] From 1978 to 1980 Bhimani was the president of Calcutta Sports Journalists Club.[7]

Death

Bhimani was admitted in a private hospital at Kolkata for a month. He died on 15 October 2020 at Woodland Nursing home at Kolkata due to COVID-19 infection.[8]

Book

Books include:

  1. Director's special book of cricket, first published in 1992 ISBN 81-7023-507-3
  2. The Accidental Godman',[9] first published in 2012 ISBN 9789381506134

Awards

Bhimani had received H&G Clinic Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012[10] by former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri for his outstanding contribution in media and sports commentary.[9]

References
  1. "Kishore Bhimani Passes Away, Social Media Pays Tribute to Veteran Sports Journalist and Commentator". ZEE5 News. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  2. "Veteran sports journalist and commentator Kishore Bhimani passes away". Firstpost. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
  3. "Bhimani vs Bhimani!". www.telegraphindia.com. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  4. "কিশোর ভিমানি চলে গেলেন, আর একটা কিশোর ভিমানি হবে না". Kolkata Tv. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  5. "University Challenge, 1962-3".
  6. "Kishore Bhimani veteran journalist passes away". 15 October 2020.
  7. "Veteran sports journalist, cricket commentator Kishore Bhimani dies". The Bridge. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  8. "Cricket Commentator Kishore Bhimani dies due to Corona". News Track. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  9. "Journo Kishore Bhimani Gets Lifetime Achievement Award". Outlook. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  10. "Kishore Bhimani: Renowned sports journalist and commentator Kishore Bhimani passes away". The Times of India. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
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