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Shamsher-ul-Hyderi (Sindhi: شمشير الحيدري) (10 September 1931 – 10 August 2012)[1] was a Sindhi poet, writer and journalist.
Shamsher-ul-Hyderi | |
|---|---|
| Native name | شمشير الحيدري |
| Born | Shamsher Ali 15 September 1931 Town Kadhan, Badin District, Sindh |
| Died | 10 August 2012 (aged 79) Karachi, Sindh |
| Pen name | "شمشير" |
| Occupation | Poet, journalist |
| Education | Master of Arts |
| Alma mater | University of Sindh, Jamshoro |
| Genre | Aesthetic |
| Notable works | Poetry |
Early life and education edit
Shamsher-ul-Hyderi was born in the Kadhan (Sindhi: ڪڍڻ) town of Badin District, Sindh. After an early education in his native village, Shamsher-ul-Hyderi briefly attended Sindh Madressatul Islam University in Karachi before graduating with both BA and MA degrees in Sindhi from the University of Sindh in Jamshoro.
Professional career edit
During his professional career, Shamsher-ul-Hyderi held a variety of jobs. His various employers included: the Pakistan Public Works Department (as clerk), the Cooperative Bank in Badin (as manager), the Sindhi Adabi Board (as clerk, and in 1993 Secretary), Mehran magazine (as assistant editor), Naee Zindagi Monthly magazine (as editor), the National Shipping Corporation[2] (as publishing manager), Daily Mehran newspaper (as editor), and Daily Hilal Pakistan newspaper (as editor).
Literary career edit
Shamsher-ul-Hyderi's appreciation of literature began with an introduction from his maternal uncle Nazeer Hyderi. He was later guided by the scholars Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Grami and Muhammad Ibrahim Joyo.
Publications edit
Shamsher-ul-Hyderi mostly composed free verse, and was considered to be a pioneer in free verse poetry.[3]
Awards edit
On 10 August 2000, the Government of Pakistan awarded Shamsher-ul-Hyderi with the Pride of Performance award.[5]
Death edit
Shamsher-ul-Hyderi died of cancer in Karachi on 10 August 2012 at the age of 79.[6][7]
References edit
- ^ "Sindhi cultural icon Shamsher-ul-Hyderi dead at 79". Dawn.com. 10 August 2012.
- ^ "شمشير الحيدري : دبنگ صحافي، اڙٻنگ ايڊيٽر ۽ آزاد نظم جو بنيادڪار". Sindsalamat.com.
- ^ بلاگ, رضوان گل جو (31 December 2012). "رضوان گل جو بلاگ : شمشير کي سڏ ڪريو، شمشير ڪٿي آهي!". Therizwangul.blogspot.com.
- ^ "BBC Urdu - پاکستان - شمشیر الحیدری انتقال کر گئے". Bbc.com. 10 August 2012.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "MQM Co-ordination Committee condoles demise of Shamsher-ul-Hyderi - Pakistan News". Pakistan.onepakistan.com.pk. 10 August 2012.
- ^ "BBC Urdu - فن فنکار - شمشیر الحیدری دوبارہ پیدا نہیں ہوگا". Bbc.com. 20 May 2012.