Habib Tanvir

Habib Tanvir (1923–2009) was an Indian playwright, actor and politician.

Also recorded as Habība Tanavīra.

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Overview

Born at Raipur in 1923, died at Bhopal in 2009.

In detail

Habib Tanvir studied at Aligarh Muslim University, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. the recorded working language is Hindi and Urdu.

The authority associates the name with Progressive Writers' Movement.

Positions recorded include member of Rajya Sabha.

Distinctions recorded are Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri in arts and Jawarharlal Nehru Fellowship.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Habib Tanvir”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3535567: Habib Tanvir

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Plates

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L to R:- Mr. Khalid Abidi, Prof. Abdul Qavi Desnavi, Palywright Habib Tanvir

L to R:- Mr. Khalid Abidi, Prof. Abdul Qavi Desnavi, Palywright Habib Tanvir

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