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Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi

Pakistani writer

Died when: 89 years 232 days (1075 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi (Urdu: ???? ???? ?????) born Ahmad Shah Awan (Urdu: ???? ??? ?????) (20 November 1916 - 10 July 2006) was an Urdu language Pakistani poet, journalist, literary critic, dramatist and short story author.

He wrote 50 books on topics such as poetry, fiction, criticism, journalism and art, and was a major figure in contemporary Urdu literature.

His poetry was distinguished by its humanism, and his Urdu afsana (short story) work is considered by some second only to Munshi Prem Chand in its depiction of rural culture.

He was also editor and publisher of the literary magazine Funoon for almost half a century.He received awards such as the Pride of Performance in 1968 and Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 1980 for his literary work.

Gulzar, one of the most influential writers in modern India, called him his mentor and guru.


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