Anuj Lugun


Anuj Lugun is a Jharkhandi Indian poet and writer. His poetry espoused indigenous renaissance and intense rebellion against fascism and oppression. Lugun's activism for political and social justice earned him the title of Tribal Poet.

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 is working as Assistant Professor in School of Indian Language at Central University of South Bihar.
Currently pursuing research in Mundari songs at Banaras Hindu University.
After serving in the Ministry of Human Resource Development, 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.

Awards and recognition