Ismat Chughtai

Ismat Chughtai was an Indian writer, screenwriter and film director (1911–1991). She was born at Budaun and died at Mumbai.

Also recorded as Ismat Chughati; Ismat Cughta'i; Ismat Cughtai; Ismat Chugtai.

Overview

Born at Budaun in 1911, died at Mumbai in 1991.

In detail

Ismat Chughtai studied at Aligarh Muslim University. the recorded working language is Urdu.

The authority associates the name with Progressive Writers' Movement.

Works named in the authority record are Lihaaf.

Distinctions recorded are Filmfare Awards and Padma Shri in literature and education.

Chronology

  1. 1911Ismat Chughtai born at Budaun.
  2. 1991Ismat Chughtai died at Mumbai.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ismat Chughtai”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3080325: Ismat Chughtai

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