Muzaffar Hanfi (born Mohammad Abul Muzaffar; April 1, 1936 – October 10, 2020) was an Indian Urdu Poet, critic, writer from Madhya Pradesh.[1][2][3][4]
Muzaffar Hanfi | |
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| Born | Mohammad Abul Muzaffar April 01, 1936 |
| Died | October 10, 2020 |
| Occupation | Poet, Writer |
| Education | B.A., M.A, L.L.B, Ph.D. |
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Early life and education edit
Muzaffar was born on 1 April 1936 in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.[5] He completed his education from Madhya Pradesh. His academic qualifications include B.A., M.A, L.L.B, Ph.D., Aligarh Muslim University, Barkatullah University Bhopal.[6]
Career edit
Muzaffar began his career in the Forest Department of Madhya Pradesh as a Lecturer in the Urdu Department.[7] Later, he joined the faculty of Urdu at Jamia Millia Islamia as a Lecturer and retired as the Head of the Urdu Department in 2001.[8] He was the Vice President of Indian Universities Urdu Teachers Association.[9]
Awards[citation needed] edit
He has received many awards from the state academies and Institutions of National Importance.[10]
- International biographical dictionary
- Men’s of achievement
- Men and women of destination
- Who’s who of indian writers
- World book of honour
- 5000 personalities of the world
- Who’s who in asia
- Asian admirable achievers
- Biography today
- Asian/American who’s who vol v
- Parwaiz shahidi national calcutta
- Ghalib prem chand award – cultural society banglore
- National award – national council of child education delhi
Works edit
Muzaffar written and edited over 80 books in the Urdu language.[11]
Some of the important books written:
Legacy edit
The International Urdu Movement (IURM), a non-profit organization based in India that works to promote the language of Urdu, has decided to establish a Global Prize in the name of the Muzaffar Hanfi. The Prize will be awarded to an individual in the field of Urdu literature.[15]
In popular culture edit
In the year 2023, a documentary was made by Aqdas Sami, an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia, on Muzaffar Hanfi, named “Muzaffar Ke Naam.”[16] This film has also been selected at ISFFA and Madras Independent Film Festival (MIFF).[17]
References edit
- ^ "Famed Urdu writer gets Muzaffar Hanfi award". Saudigazette. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "International award instituted in Prof. Muzaffar Hanfi's name". Saudigazette. 2021-02-15. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "KARACHI: Urdu fiction in Bihar discussed". DAWN.COM. 2004-07-07. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "Feminine assertion in poetry". The Tribune.
- ^ Excelsior, Daily (2014-01-28). "Academy's All India Mushaira revives magic of Urdu poetry". DailyExcelsior. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "अपने लहजे और फ़िक्र-ओ- फ़न के लिए उर्दू अदब में हमेशा याद किए जाएंगे मुज़फ़्फर हनफ़ी साहब". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "The Milli Gazette". www.milligazette.com. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "ملک کےممتازدانشور، شاعراورنقاد پروفیسرمظفرحنفی انتقال کرگئے". Inquilab.com (in Urdu). 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ JAMUNA, K. A. (2017-06-01). Children's Literature in Indian Languages. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN 978-81-230-2456-1.
- ^ Hanfi, Muzaffar (1967). Paani Ki Zabaan. publisher not identified.
- ^ "Indian Embassy, Consulate to host mushaira in Riyadh, Jeddah". Arab News. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ Hanfi, Muzaffar (2020-01-01). Ghazal Dareecha (in Hindi). Anybook. ISBN 978-93-86619-27-3.
- ^ Muzaffar Hanfi. Shaad-Arfi - Urdu.
- ^ Muzaffar Hanfi. Eint Ka Jawab Muzaffar Hanfi.
- ^ "International award instituted in Prof. Muzaffar Hanfi's name". Saudigazette. 2021-02-15. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "शायर की जिंदगी और उसकी जद्दोजहद को दिखाती है डाक्यूमेंटरी मुज़फ्फर के नाम, जीते दो अवार्ड". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ sana (2023-12-19). ""Muzaffar Ke Naam" documentary Wins accolades at GIFFI". India News Stream. Retrieved 2023-12-20.