Imran Shah (born 23 November 1933), also known as Nawab Imran Shah is an Indian Assamese language writer, poet, novelist, and scholar. He also writes under the pen names Ishan Dutta, Anamika Baruah, Kumbhakarna, and Animesh Baruah.[1] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2021, for his contributions to literature and education.[2]
Imran Shah
Born
(1933-11-23) 23 November 1933 (age 90) Dhai Ali, Sivasagar, Assam
Imran Shah was born on 23 November 1933 in Sivasagar, Assam.[3] He was the youngest child of Muhammad Shah and Mariam Nessa.[1]
Shah attended '2 Nong Dhai Ali Prathamik Vidyalaya' (No. 2 Dhai Ali Primary School), followed by attendance at the Government High School, Sivasagar. In 1952, he enrolled in the ISC course at Cotton College, Guwahati, and in 1958, he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sivasagar College. He earned his M.A in Assamese language from Gauhati University.[1]
Professional backgroundedit
Teaching careeredit
Shah started his professional career as a temporary teacher at Konwarpur High School, Sivasagar and later joined the staff at Sivasagar High Madrassa School, after completing his ISC. Upon gaining his M.A. degree from Gauhati University he joined Gargaon College as a lecturer in Assamese in 1962. From there he moved a year later to become a lecturer in Assamese at Sivasagar College, from which he retired as Head of the Department in 1993.[3] During his retirement, he established Arunudoi College, a junior college near his home and served as its principal.[1]
Writing and editing careeredit
Shah began writing while still in school. His first book of poems Banvashi was published when he was in the ninth standard.[4][1] The following year, when he was in the tenth standard, his first novel, Sangeetor Hkhipare was published. He wrote poetry in Ramdhenu under the pen name Ishan Dutta. His first short story, "Aparicheeta" was published in 1958, in Natun Asomiya and edited by Kirtinath Hazarika.[3]
He edited Bosoror Galpa, an anthology of selected Assamese short stories, from 1982 to 1984, as well as editing, with Arun Goswami, Kalantarar Kathakata – another anthology of Assamese short stories, from 1961 to 1975.[3]
Two of his written works were made translated into other mediums. His novel Jabanbandi was broadcast as a radio-recitation by Akaashvani, Dibrugarh. In addition, the Assamese film Rasmirekha, is based on his novel, Rajanigandha, and was released in 1973, produced by Prafulla Baruah.[1]
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Some of this article s listed sources may not be reliable Please help this article by looking for better more reliable sources Unreliable citations may be challenged or deleted April 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message Imran Shah born 23 November 1933 also known as Nawab Imran Shah is an Indian Assamese language writer poet novelist and scholar He also writes under the pen names Ishan Dutta Anamika Baruah Kumbhakarna and Animesh Baruah 1 The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri in 2021 for his contributions to literature and education 2 Imran ShahBorn 1933 11 23 23 November 1933 age 90 Dhai Ali Sivasagar AssamOccupationProfessor writer and editorNationalityIndianEducationM A Assamese Alma materSibsagar College Gauhati UniversityGenreNovelist short story writer poetNotable awardsAssam Valley Literary Award Padma ShriSpouseLate Shahida ShahChildren2 Contents 1 Early life 2 Professional background 2 1 Teaching career 2 2 Writing and editing career 3 Published works 4 Honors and awards 5 References 6 External linksEarly life editImran Shah was born on 23 November 1933 in Sivasagar Assam 3 He was the youngest child of Muhammad Shah and Mariam Nessa 1 Shah attended 2 Nong Dhai Ali Prathamik Vidyalaya No 2 Dhai Ali Primary School followed by attendance at the Government High School Sivasagar In 1952 he enrolled in the ISC course at Cotton College Guwahati and in 1958 he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sivasagar College He earned his M A in Assamese language from Gauhati University 1 Professional background editTeaching career edit Shah started his professional career as a temporary teacher at Konwarpur High School Sivasagar and later joined the staff at Sivasagar High Madrassa School after completing his ISC Upon gaining his M A degree from Gauhati University he joined Gargaon College as a lecturer in Assamese in 1962 From there he moved a year later to become a lecturer in Assamese at Sivasagar College from which he retired as Head of the Department in 1993 3 During his retirement he established Arunudoi College a junior college near his home and served as its principal 1 Writing and editing career edit Shah began writing while still in school His first book of poems Banvashi was published when he was in the ninth standard 4 1 The following year when he was in the tenth standard his first novel Sangeetor Hkhipare was published He wrote poetry in Ramdhenu under the pen name Ishan Dutta His first short story Aparicheeta was published in 1958 in Natun Asomiya and edited by Kirtinath Hazarika 3 He edited Bosoror Galpa an anthology of selected Assamese short stories from 1982 to 1984 as well as editing with Arun Goswami Kalantarar Kathakata another anthology of Assamese short stories from 1961 to 1975 3 Two of his written works were made translated into other mediums His novel Jabanbandi was broadcast as a radio recitation by Akaashvani Dibrugarh In addition the Assamese film Rasmirekha is based on his novel Rajanigandha and was released in 1973 produced by Prafulla Baruah 1 He was elected as the president of Asam Sahitya Sabha the state s literary body located in Barpeta Road for the 2013 2015 session 4 5 1 Published works editBanavashi Book of Poems 3 Sangeetor Hkhipaare Novel 1 Aparicheeta 1 Kranti Rekha Novel 1 Bondho Duwar Novel 1 Kreetodasor hahi Translated novel 1 Jabanbandi Novel 1 Mur Phulanir Phool Prose collection 1 Asomiya Sangskritiloi Musalmanor Avadaan Lecture 1 Dhou Bhangi Dhou 1 Nisanga Dhusar Book of Poems 1 Kukuhaa 2012 latest short story collection 1 Ishan Duttar Nirbachito Kavita Book of Poems 1 Shikhar Minoti 1 Sagarikaa Novel 1 Barnali Novel 1 Kavi Pulish Novel 1 Banjyotshna Novel 1 Tansen Novel 1 Tathapi Sagar Novel 1 Inkilaab Translated Novel 1 Junakor Chobi Translated Novel 1 Bosoror Galpa 1962 1963 1964 Editor 1 Kalantoror Kothokotha Editor 1 Vishwa Bandhu Biography 1 Bandi Bihonggome Kaande 1 Patheek 1 Ityaadi 1 Piyamukh Chanda 1 Poora Maatir Malita 1 Sparsharekha 1 Imran Shahor Nirbachito Galpa 1 Xoru Xoru Kotha 2013 collection of articles Honors and awards editAssam Valley Literary Award 2010 6 Ajan Peer Bota by Government of Assam 7 President of Asam Sahitya Sabha 2013 1 3 Padma Shri 2021References edit a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am Imran Shah assaminfo com Retrieved 28 January 2014 Padma Awards 2021 PDF Ministry of Home Affairs India 25 January 2021 pp 2 5 Retrieved 26 January 2021 a b c d e f Assam Valley Award for Imran Shah The Assam Tribune Archived from the original on 4 March 2012 Retrieved 20 November 2012 a b TI Trade The Assam Tribune Online Assamtribune com Archived from the original on 4 October 2013 Retrieved 19 November 2012 Imran Shah made new president of Asom Sahitya Sabha The Times of India Archived from the original on 2 February 2014 Retrieved 19 November 2012 TI Trade 28 March 2010 The Assam Tribune Online Assamtribune com Retrieved 20 November 2012 TI Trade 21 July 2012 The Assam Tribune Online Assamtribune com Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 Retrieved 20 November 2012 External links editAn interview with Imran Shah on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Imran Shah writer amp oldid 1134706050, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
