“Rasrang – Sugandh Kavya ki”: A Tapestry of Life, Emotions, and Expression
In a world often boxed into genres and labels, few poets dare to roam freely across the vast landscape of human emotion. Rachit Kapoor, who writes under the evocative pen name SwaRachit (meaning self-composed), is one such artist—an explorer of life through poetry, one mood at a time. His book, Rasrang – Sugandh Kavya ki, is a kaleidoscope of sentiments, celebrating humor, social reflection, romanticism, introspection, and the gentle ache of sorrow.
Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award, Rasrang is not a conventional collection—it’s an emotional spectrum. It attempts what few dare: to capture all the rasas (flavors) of life in a single literary volume. With heartfelt poems rooted in personal experience, cultural observation, and philosophical musing, the book is as dynamic as life itself. Whether evoking laughter or stirring quiet tears, SwaRachit’s verses aim to touch every reader’s inner world.
Hailing from the heritage-rich city of Lucknow, now residing in Noida, Rachit Kapoor brings the soul of Awadhi tehzeeb (culture) to contemporary verse. His work is heavily inspired by classical Indian poetry and music, with a clear resonance of Karun Ras (pathos), Shringar Ras (love), and patriotic fervor. The lyrical influences of Jagjit Singh, Kishore Kumar, and R.D. Burman subtly echo through his compositions, infusing his writing with musicality and nostalgia.
Despite his demanding professional life, Rachit remains a poet at heart. His pen is his companion, capturing the world both as it is and as it could be. Beyond verse, he also experiments with storytelling—further proof of his versatility as a creative force.
“Poetry is my way of feeling and filtering the world,” he says. “Each poem is a shade of me—and of everyone I observe, love, or question.”
Rasrang is more than a poetry collection—it’s a sincere offering of life’s perfume and color through words. Whether through satire, sentiment, or song, SwaRachit crafts poetry that is approachable yet profound, traditional yet resonant with today’s rhythms. As he continues to share his work with growing audiences, his dream is to one day devote himself fully to poetry, using his words to uplift hearts and inspire his fellow countrymen.
📖 Book Title: Rasrang – Sugandh Kavya ki
🏆 Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
📍 From: Lucknow / Noida, India
📷 Instagram: @rachikapur
