Muzaffar Hanfi
Muzaffar Hanfi | |
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| Born | Mohammad Abul Muzaffar 1 April 1936 |
| Died | 10 October 2020 |
| Occupation | Poet, Writer |
| Education | B.A., M.A, L.L.B, Ph.D. |
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Muzaffar Hanfi (born Mohammad Abul Muzaffar; 1 April 1936 – 10 October 2020) was an Indian Urdu Poet, critic, writer from Madhya Pradesh.[1][2][3][4]
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:
- Pani ki Zaban
- Tikhaji Ghazlen
- Sarir-e-Khama
- Pratibha Sukha ka
- Khul Ja Sim Sim (criticism)
- Tilism-e Shakshiyat
- Naqd Reze
- Tanqeedi Abad
- Shaad Aarfi -Shakiyat Aur Fan.[12]
- Shaad-Arfi - Urdu[13]
- Eint Ka Jawab[14]
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. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "International award instituted in Prof. Muzaffar Hanfi's name". Saudigazette. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "KARACHI: Urdu fiction in Bihar discussed". DAWN.COM. 7 July 2004. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Feminine assertion in poetry". The Tribune.
- ^ Excelsior, Daily (28 January 2014). "Academy's All India Mushaira revives magic of Urdu poetry". DailyExcelsior. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "अपने लहजे और फ़िक्र-ओ- फ़न के लिए उर्दू अदब में हमेशा याद किए जाएंगे मुज़फ़्फर हनफ़ी साहब". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "The Milli Gazette". www.milligazette.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "ملک کےممتازدانشور، شاعراورنقاد پروفیسرمظفرحنفی انتقال کرگئے". Inquilab.com (in Urdu). 11 October 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ Jamuna, K. A. (1 June 2017). 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 20 December 2023.
- ^ Hanfi, Muzaffar (1 January 2020). Ghazal Dareecha (in Hindi). Anybook. ISBN 978-93-86619-27-3.
- ^ Hanfi, Muzaffar. Shaad-Arfi - Urdu.
- ^ Hanfi, Muzaffar (August 1967). Eint Ka Jawab Muzaffar Hanfi.
- ^ "International award instituted in Prof. Muzaffar Hanfi's name". Saudigazette. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "शायर की जिंदगी और उसकी जद्दोजहद को दिखाती है डाक्यूमेंटरी मुज़फ्फर के नाम, जीते दो अवार्ड". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ sana (19 December 2023). ""Muzaffar Ke Naam" documentary Wins accolades at GIFFI". India News Stream. Retrieved 20 December 2023.