Biswin Sadi is an Urdu language literary magazine in India.[1] Founded in 1937, Biswin Sadi is one of the oldest Urdu magazines in India.[2] Many of the top Urdu writers like Amrita Pritam, Kashmiri Lal Zakir, Khushwant Singh, Krishan Chander and Sahir Ludhianwi published in it. The magazine was one of the most widely read Urdu magazines, selling around 40,000 copies per issue at one point.[3] It features content ranging from political satire, cartoons, health news to short stories.[4]
| Editor | Shama Afroz Zaidi |
|---|---|
| Former editors | Z Rahman Nayyar |
| Founder | Khushtar Girami |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Language | Urdu |
Overview
editBiswin Sadi was founded by Khushtar Girami in 1937 as a monthly magazine. Z Rahman Nayyar bought the magazine in 1977.[5] The magazine was doing well even though other popular magazines like Shama and Ruby ceased publication long ago.[6] After Rahman's demise, Biswin Sadi ceased publication for two years. It was revived by Rahman's wife Shama Afroz Zaidi as a biannual publication.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ NATARAJAN, J. (1955). History of Indian Journalism. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN 9788123026381.
- ^ Board, Pratiyogita Darpan Editorial. Pratiyogita Darpan. Upkar Prakashan.
- ^ Urfi, Jamil. "'Biswin Sadi': How I came of age in the 1960s with long-gone Urdu magazines and books of the time". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ "Remembering Z Rahman Naiyar and Biswin Sadi". The World of Urdu Poetry, Literature & News. 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
- ^ Eur (2002). The Far East and Australasia 2003. Psychology Press. ISBN 9781857431339.
- ^ "Closure of Biswin Sadi: End of an Era in Urdu journalism". Indscribe. 2008-03-26. Archived from the original on 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ "Awards". www.milligazette.com. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ^ Editor (2014-02-14). "Urdu Sphere: Language, Literature, Learning ھندوستان سے ایک اردو بلاگ: Urdu magazine Biswin Sadi's latest issue hits the stands". Urdu Sphere. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
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