Mohiuddin Hajni

Prof. Mohiuddin Hajni
Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni
Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni
BornGhulam Mohiuddin Hajni
(1917-08-21)August 21, 1917
Hajin, J&K, British India
DiedJanuary 21, 1993(1993-01-21) (aged 75)
Bandipora, J&K, India
Resting placeHajin, Bandipora
Pen nameMohiuddin Hajni
Occupation
  • Writer
  • Poet
  • Critic
  • Political activist
Language
Kashmiri
EducationLLB
Diploma in Journalism
Alma materS.P College
Aligarh Muslim University
SubjectsLanguage, Art, Literature, Culture, Politics
Notable awardsSahitya Akademi Award

Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni (21 June 1917 – 21 January 1993[1]) was a Kashmiri writer, critic,[2] political activist and teacher.[3][4] He wrote in regional and foreign languages such as Urdu, Persian, Arabic and primarily in Kashmiri language. In 1970, he became the recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award for his research publication titled Maqalati Hajini.[citation needed]

He translated One Thousand and One Nights (often known as Alif Laila), into Kashmiri language, and sometimes used to wrote radio dramas and poetry. During his career, he criticised the political doctrine of Sheikh Abdullah, 3rd chief ministers and 2nd prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

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  2. ^ "Prof Mohiuddin Hajni remembered on his 103rd Anniversary". Brighter Kashmir.
  3. ^ "Soz hails AMK For Solemnizing 103rd anniversary of Hajni". KNS. 22 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Intellectuals, scholars should come forward to rediscover Kashmir identity: Speakers". Rising Kashmir. Archived from the original on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.