Professor Shamim Hanfi passed away

Veteran Urdu Critic, writer and poet, Professor Shamim Hanfi passed away at the age of 82.

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Shamim Hanafi was an Indian Urdu critic and dramatist.

He was a proponent of modernist movement in Urdu literature. His books on modernism include The Philosophical Foundation of Modernism and New Poetic Tradition.

HE authored several books on literary criticism, plays and books for children. He also translated Abul Kalam Azad’s book ‘India Wins Freedom’.

He was associated with the Jamia Millia Islamia as Professor Emeritus.

He was conferred with the awards like Jnangarima Manad Alankaran award, Hindustan Gyan Peeth award and Ghalib Award for his contributions towards Urdu literature.