Hashmat Kewalramani, also spelled as Hashmat Kevalramani, sometimes written as Hushu Kewalramani, but most commonly as Hashoo Kewalramani (Sindhi: حشو ڪيولراماڻي), was a Sindhi dissident, political activist, and writer.[1] He was forcibly exiled from Pakistan in 1949.[2]
Kewalramani was born in Bharan or Bharasti village of Naushahro Feroze District on December 20, 1914. His father, Tehilram, served as a Resident Magistrate.[4] After his father's demise when he was eight, his mother took over his upbringing and education.[4]
Kewalramani's educational journey took him from Karachi to Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka), and eventually to England, where he was exposed to socialism.[4] While in London, Kewalramani was a classfellow of Indira Gandhi and was actively involved in the independence movement.[2] Among his companions were Shaikh Ayaz, Sobho Gianchandani, Ibrahim Joyo, and GM Syed.[2] His political involvement grew while in England, culminating in his active participation in the Indian student community and the labor movement.[4] He returned from England without a degree to engage in politics.[2]
Careeredit
Returning to Sindh in 1939, he became involved in the Karachi Labor and Student Movements.[4] Despite confrontations with authorities leading to his imprisonment, Kewalramani founded the Sindh Students Federation in 1942, encouraging socialist and nationalist ideologies among young people.[4]
Syed noted that Kewalramani contributed significantly to the establishment of the Sindhi Samaj in Delhi, initially organizing a Sindhi Language Convention attended by then President of India, Radha Krishan.[2] He advocated for a united, independent India and opposed British rule.[2]
Following the 1947 partition of India, Kewalramani advocated for Sindhi rights and due to this, he was placed under house arrest in Karachi.[2][4] During this period, he translated GM Syed's book My Struggle for a New Sindh into English and worked for the monthly magazine Pakistan Times.[2] His activities were deemed threatening by the new Pakistani government, resulting in his forced departure from the country in 1949.[2][4]
Despite being presented before the court of Masood Khadarpoosh, then Commissioner of Karachi, Kewalramani was unwilling to leave Pakistan for India.[2] Relocated to India, he turned to journalism and worked towards the recognition of the Sindhi language and culture.[4] He was a significant figure in the movement to include the Sindhi language in the Indian Constitution and advocated for the revival of the Sindhi script.[4] Kewalramani maintained communication with key figures in Sindh and composed numerous English columns regarding various sociopolitical issues.[4] He also translated several Sindhi stories into English, further contributing to Sindhi literature.[4] Even after 15 years of exile in India, he still considered himself a refugee in 1963.[2]
Personal lifeedit
Kewalramani married Sarla Ahuja, with whom he had a son named Gul who later gained prominence in the art world.[4]
Books writtenedit
Pakistan X-rayed (1951)
Sindhi Short Stories
Referencesedit
^"سنڌ جو عظيم المياتي ڪردار ڪامريڊ حشو ڪيولراماڻي!! - Awami Awaz". 21 December 2021.
hashoo, kewalramani, hashmat, kewalramani, also, spelled, hashmat, kevalramani, sometimes, written, hushu, kewalramani, most, commonly, sindhi, حشو, ڪيولراماڻي, sindhi, dissident, political, activist, writer, forcibly, exiled, from, pakistan, 1949, writer, aut. Hashmat Kewalramani also spelled as Hashmat Kevalramani sometimes written as Hushu Kewalramani but most commonly as Hashoo Kewalramani Sindhi حشو ڪيولراماڻي was a Sindhi dissident political activist and writer 1 He was forcibly exiled from Pakistan in 1949 2 As a writer he authored a book called Pakistan X rayed He also wrote articles for Economic and Political Weekly 3 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Books written 5 References 6 Further readingEarly life and education editKewalramani was born in Bharan or Bharasti village of Naushahro Feroze District on December 20 1914 His father Tehilram served as a Resident Magistrate 4 After his father s demise when he was eight his mother took over his upbringing and education 4 Kewalramani s educational journey took him from Karachi to Ceylon modern day Sri Lanka and eventually to England where he was exposed to socialism 4 While in London Kewalramani was a classfellow of Indira Gandhi and was actively involved in the independence movement 2 Among his companions were Shaikh Ayaz Sobho Gianchandani Ibrahim Joyo and GM Syed 2 His political involvement grew while in England culminating in his active participation in the Indian student community and the labor movement 4 He returned from England without a degree to engage in politics 2 Career editReturning to Sindh in 1939 he became involved in the Karachi Labor and Student Movements 4 Despite confrontations with authorities leading to his imprisonment Kewalramani founded the Sindh Students Federation in 1942 encouraging socialist and nationalist ideologies among young people 4 Syed noted that Kewalramani contributed significantly to the establishment of the Sindhi Samaj in Delhi initially organizing a Sindhi Language Convention attended by then President of India Radha Krishan 2 He advocated for a united independent India and opposed British rule 2 Following the 1947 partition of India Kewalramani advocated for Sindhi rights and due to this he was placed under house arrest in Karachi 2 4 During this period he translated GM Syed s book My Struggle for a New Sindh into English and worked for the monthly magazine Pakistan Times 2 His activities were deemed threatening by the new Pakistani government resulting in his forced departure from the country in 1949 2 4 Despite being presented before the court of Masood Khadarpoosh then Commissioner of Karachi Kewalramani was unwilling to leave Pakistan for India 2 Relocated to India he turned to journalism and worked towards the recognition of the Sindhi language and culture 4 He was a significant figure in the movement to include the Sindhi language in the Indian Constitution and advocated for the revival of the Sindhi script 4 Kewalramani maintained communication with key figures in Sindh and composed numerous English columns regarding various sociopolitical issues 4 He also translated several Sindhi stories into English further contributing to Sindhi literature 4 Even after 15 years of exile in India he still considered himself a refugee in 1963 2 Personal life editKewalramani married Sarla Ahuja with whom he had a son named Gul who later gained prominence in the art world 4 Books written editPakistan X rayed 1951 Sindhi Short StoriesReferences edit سنڌ جو عظيم المياتي ڪردار ڪامريڊ حشو ڪيولراماڻي Awami Awaz 21 December 2021 a b c d e f g h i j k Balouch Akhtar May 23 2015 Hashmat Kevalramani Pakistan s first exiled man Dawn Hashoo kewal ramani a b c d e f g h i j k l m حشو ڪيولراماڻي Sindhianaسنڌيانا Encyclopedia Sindhiana Further reading editJanab Guzaaryam Jann Sien by GM Syed p 217 Wahee Khaatay Jaa Panaa by Laxman Komal p 75 Sahiwal Jail Kee Diary by Shaikh Ayaz Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hashoo Kewalramani amp oldid 1181995728, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
