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Pakistani short story writer, novelist, playwright and poet
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Mazhar Abro
Mazhar AbroMazhar Abro
BornMazhar Hussain Abro
(1971-04-25) April 25, 1971 (age 53)
Kolab Jial, Khairpur District, Sindh, Pakistan
EducationMasters in Sindhi Literature, Masters in Economics
Period1993–present
GenreFiction and poetry
Literary movementProgressive Movement

Mazhar Abro (Sindhi: مظھر ابڙو) is a prominent short story writer, novelist, playwright and poet from Sindh, Pakistan. His literary appreciation began with the "Shah Abdul Lateef Bhittai National Award" by Pakistan Academy of letters Islamabad.

Early life

Mazhar Abro was born as Mazhar Hussain Abro. He was born to Manzoor Hussain Abro on 25 April 1971 in village Kolab Jial of Khairpur District, Sindh, Pakistan.

Abro completed his early education at his village Kolab Jial, Khairpur and then his secondary education at Comprehensive High School, Khairpur. He affiliated himself with Pakistan Degree College, Khairpur for Graduation, and obtained a master's degree in Sindhi literature and economics from Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.

Contribution

Mazhr Abro has authored seven books, one poetry collection, 4 books of Short stories and 2 Novels. By profession he is a professor of the College Education Department, Government of Sindh. He has granted many awards, including the National award from Pakistan Academy of Letters Islamabad.

Awards

In 1997, Abro won the Pakistan Academy of Letters Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Award for best book in Sindhi literature for Khawab Khota Sika. Abro was honored on March 19, 2005.

Publications

Novels

  • Jeevan Ujar Rasta (2000, Venggas Publication Khairpur)
  • Khuwaban jo Safar (2009, Venggas Publication Khairpur)

Short stories

  • Dharti Tay Wikhrial Tanda (1993, Preet Publication Khairpur)
  • Khuwab Khota Sika (1998, Venggas Publication Khairpur)
  • Sard Khanay Mein Rakhial Khuwab (2000, Venggas Publication Khairpur)
  • Sukal Nadi ja Nishan (2020, Naun Niyapo Publication Karachi)

Poetry

  • Dard Jay Aas Pas (2002, Venggas Publication Khairpur)

References

  1. "مظهر ابڙو : (Sindhianaسنڌيانا)". www.encyclopediasindhiana.org (in Sindhi). Retrieved 2024-03-31.
  2. "Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitaai Award". Pakistan Academy of Letters. Archived from the original on 9 August 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  3. "Pakistan Academy of Letters announce Literary Awards". Pakistan Press International. 17 March 2005. Retrieved 25 June 2009.

External links

Literate, NOS, The News International

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