If one were to search for a name which is at once respected and popular, in the entire Gujarati literature, especially in the field of poetry and criticism, the name of Dr. Suresh Dalal will automatically find its place amongst the most coveted ones. One would hardly come across an author of repute in any of the fourteen recognized Indian languages who would not be fondly familiar with his name. He has been an indefatigable devotee of poetry for atleast twenty five years. He has a very impressive number of volumes to his credit which include both the anthologies and the volumes of his own original poems.

Any description of Suresh Dalal must begin with his deep love for poetry. In one of his poems Dalal has said “Tomorrow is a synonym of God”; with some poetic liberty, one might say that Suresh Dalal is a synonym for love of poetry, a love which is reflected in everything which he does.

Suresh Dalal’s canvas is broad. His deep understanding and patient study of poetry in other languages, both Eastern and Western, coupled with a broad vision and a profound understanding of the human condition, has enriched his observations and writings. This has made his poetry spontaneous and truthful.

Recipient of several awards, he received an award for his contribution as a best teacher from Government of Maharashtra in 1980-81 and the Ranjitram Gold Medal for Creative Writing in 1983.

Widely traveled, he visited the USA in 1978, 1981, 1983 and U.K. in 1981 and 1988 to interview American and British poets.