Ram Panjwani | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1911-11-20)20 November 1911 |
| Died | 31 March 1987(1987-03-31) (aged 75) |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, educationist, singer |
| Known for | Sindhi literature |
| Awards | Padma Shri Sahitya Akademi Award |
| Website | Rampunjwani.com |
Ram Prataprai Panjwani (1911–1987) was an Indian writer, folk singer and educationist, known for his contributions toSindhi literature.[1]
Panjwani was born atLarkana in theSindh province of erstwhileBritish India (presently in Pakistan). on 20 November 1911[2] He graduated fromMumbai University in 1934 and started his career as a teacher at theD. J. Sindh Government Science College, Karachi.[2] After Indian independence in 1947, he relocated to Mumbai and started working as a member of faculty ofJai Hind College, Mumbai in their Sindhi department. Later, he moved to Mumbai University as the reader in Sindhi department and headed the department from 1974 to 1976.[2]
Panjwani published several literary works inSindhi language, starting with hisdebut novel,Padma (1939) which preceded works likeQaidy,Sharmila,Asanjo Ghar,Ahe Na ahe andShall Dhiaru Na Jaman. He also acted in four films,Jhulelal,Ladlee,Hojmalo andShall Dhiaru Na Jaman, the last one based on his own novel.[1] He received Sahitya Akademi award in 1964 for his work,Anokha Azmda.[3] He was the founder of the cultural forum,Sita Sindhu Bhavan and was the editor of theSindhi publication,Hindustan Sindhi Weekly.[4] TheGovernment of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian honour ofPadma Shri in 1981.[5] He also produced the firstSindhi-language filmEkta (1942).
Ram Panjwani died inChandigarh on 31 March 1987 at the age of 75.[1]
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