 | Some of this article'slisted sourcesmay not bereliable. Please help improve this article by looking for better, more reliable sources. Unreliable citations may be challenged and removed.(April 2019) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
Imran Shah | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | (1933-11-23)23 November 1933 (age 91) Dhai Ali,Sivasagar, Assam |
| Occupation | Professor, writer, and editor |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | M.A (Assamese) |
| Alma mater | Sibsagar College,Gauhati University |
| Genre | Novelist, short story writer, poet |
| Notable awards | Assam Valley Literary Award,Padma Shri |
| Spouse | Late Shahida Shah |
| Children | 2 |
Imran Shah (born 23 November 1933), also known asNawab Imran Shah is an IndianAssamese language writer, poet, novelist, and scholar. He also writes under the pen namesIshan Dutta,Anamika Baruah,Kumbhakarna, andAnimesh Baruah.[1] TheGovernment of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of thePadma Shri, in 2021, for his contributions to literature and education.[2]
Imran Shah was born on 23 November 1933 inSivasagar, Assam.[3] He was the youngest child of Muhammad Shah and Mariam Nessa.[1]
Shah attended '2 No. Dhai Ali Prathamik Vidyalaya' (No. 2 Dhai Ali Primary School), followed by attendance at the Government High School, Sivasagar. In 1952, he enrolled in the ISC course atCotton College, Guwahati, and in 1958, he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree fromSivasagar College. He earned hisM.A inAssamese language fromGauhati University.[1]
Shah started his professional career as a temporary teacher at Konwarpur High School, Sivasagar and later joined the staff at Sivasagar High Madrassa School, after completing his ISC. Upon gaining his M.A. degree from Gauhati University he joined Gargaon College as a lecturer in Assamese in 1962. From there he moved a year later to become a lecturer in Assamese atSivasagar College, from which he retired as Head of the Department in 1993.[3] During his retirement, he established Arunudoi College, a junior college near his home and served as its principal.[1]
Shah began writing while still in school. His first book of poemsBanvashi was published when he was in the ninthstandard.[4][1] The following year, when he was in the tenth standard, his first novel,Sangeetor Hkhipare was published. He wrote poetry in Ramdhenu under the pen name Ishan Dutta. His first short story, "Aparicheeta" was published in 1958, inNatun Asomiya and edited by Kirtinath Hazarika.[3]
He editedBosoror Galpa, an anthology of selected Assamese short stories, from 1982 to 1984, as well as editing, with Arun Goswami,Kalantarar Kathakata – another anthology of Assamese short stories, from 1961 to 1975.[3]
Two of his written works were made translated into other mediums. His novelJabanbandi was broadcast as a radio-recitation byAkaashvani, Dibrugarh. In addition, the Assamese filmRasmirekha, is based on his novel,Rajanigandha, and was released in 1973, produced by Prafulla Baruah.[1]
He was elected as the president ofAsam Sahitya Sabha, the state's literary body located inBarpeta Road for the 2013-2015 session.[4][5][1]
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
