Ali Sardar Jafri

Ali Sardar Jafri was an Indian poet, literary critic, lyricist, songwriter and writer (1913–2000). He was born at Balrampur and died at Mumbai.

Also recorded as Ali Sardar Jafri.

Overview

Born at Balrampur in 1913, died at Mumbai in 2000.

In detail

Ali Sardar Jafri studied at Aligarh Muslim University, University of Delhi and University of Lucknow. the recorded working language is Urdu.

The authority associates the name with Progressive Writers' Movement.

Distinctions recorded are Jnanpith Award, Padma Shri in literature and education, Jawarharlal Nehru Fellowship and Gangadhar National Award.

Chronology

  1. 1913Ali Sardar Jafri born at Balrampur.
  2. 2000Ali Sardar Jafri died at Mumbai.

Sources

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    “Ali Sardar Jafri”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3595881: Ali Sardar Jafri

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