Akhtar Mohiuddin (born Ghulam Mohiuddin Wani; 17 April 1928 – 2001), was a Kashmiri novelist, playwright and short story writer, who made significant contribution to the development of modern Kashmiri literature.[1] Born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, his novel, Dod Dag is considered as the first novel written and published in Kashmiri. He received Sahitya Akademi Award in 1958 for his short story collection Sath Sangar.[2][3]
Akhtar Mohiuddin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ghulam Mohiuddin Wani 17 April 1928 |
| Died | 2001 (aged 72–73) |
| Occupation(s) | Kashmiri novelist, playwright and short story writer |
| Known for | development of modern Kashmiri literature |
| Notable work | Sath Sangar and Sonzal short stories; Dod Dag novel |
| Awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (1958) |
His early writing were in Urdu. Sath Sangar and Sonzal are his collection of short stories. He also wrote some plays. The depiction of human nature and handling of human nature are the main features of his writings. The Government of India conferred him the Padma Shri in 1968.[4] He returned the Padma Shri in protest against the hanging of Maqbool Bhat, whom he considered the "National Hero of Kashmir".[5][6]
Further reading edit
- Akhtar Mohiuddin; Syed Taffazull Hussain. SHORT STORIES OF AKHTAR MOHIUDDIN: Translated into English From Original Kashmiri Works of Akhtar Mohiuddin. Syed Taffazull Hussain. ISBN 978-93-5254-623-7.
Akhtar Mohiuddin. Enmeshed Life: Translation of a novella originally written in the Kashmiri language Zuv Ti Zolaan, translated by Tasleem Ahmad War.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Fixture" (PDF). Core. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Seminar on Akhtar Mohiuddin concludes at Kashmir University - Behind the News". Only Kashmir. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- ^ Khushwant Singh; Neelam Kumar (2002). Our Favourite Indian Stories. Mumbai: Jaico Publishing House. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-7224-978-6.
- ^ R. P. Malhotra (2005). Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Asian Novels and Novelists: A-I. New Delhi: Global Vision Publishing House. p. 40. ISBN 978-81-8220-067-8.
- ^ Handoo, Bilal (25 November 2016). "Writer's Solidarity". Kashmir Life. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Mir, Hilal (25 November 2016). "The Kashmiri Novel: Tales in a lost tongue". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 30 June 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
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