Kanhaiyalal Kapoor[1] (June 27, 1910 – 5 May 1980), also known as K.L Kapur, was an Urdu satirist known for his sharp wit, ironical style and derisive parodies.[2] He was renowned for his unique writing style and natural talent as a result he was awarded the Ghalib award in the year 1974 by then President of India Dr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed for his outstanding contributions to Urdu literature.
Kapoor was born in undivided India in Lyallpur (now Faisalabad) a part of Pakistan. He finished his Primary education in a local school where he got a chance to learn the Persian language. He completed his metric from Kamalia government school in 1928. He completed his Bachelor of Arts from DAV college Lahore. There he was found to be excellent in English and Sanskrit and he chose English as a choice for doing his Master of Arts. He completed his Master of Arts in the year 1934. During his M.A he married Srimati Pushpavati in the year 1931.
Expanded descriptionedit
During his admission in Master of Arts he was interviewed by Patras Bokhari, one of the foremost humorists of Urdu and on seeing him he said "Are you normally this tall or you have made special arrangement for this interview?" since he was 6.5 feet tall.
Patras Bokhari was impressed by Kapoor's wit and humor and encouraged him to write in Urdu. Kapoor was strongly affected by Krishan chander's writing, and was ecstatic knowing that they happen to share same hostel. Influenced by all these remarkably renowned literary scholars, Kapoor started writing Urdu satires. In fact his first parody was on Krishan Chanders Yarkan, which was appreciated by Krishan Chander but Kapoor never published it.
Before partition he worked as a lecturer in D.A.V college Lahore from 1934 to 1947. After partition he left Lahore migrated to Ferozpur and then Moga in Punjab where he was appointed as lecturer in 1947 and retired as a principal of DM College in Moga.[1] He served as a principal from 1964 to 1973. He was also a founding member and principal of AD College in Dharamkot(Moga) from 1973 to 1975 before he moved to Jalhandhar in 1978 and then Poona from 1979 to 1980. He continued his writings in form of Urdu satire and writing columns in Punjab Kesari and Hind Samachar.
Some of his notable parodies include 'Ghalib Jadeed Shoara Ki Ek Majlis Mein' (‘Ghalib in an Assembly of Modern Poets’) and his Saleem ki bhagavat (Satire on romance between Anarkali and Prince Saleem.)[3]
Some of his other works in Urdu include: Sango-o-Kisht (1942), Chang-o-rubab (1944), Sheesha-o-teesha (1946), Nae-Shugoofay (1988), Bal-o-par (1954), Gard-eKarwan (1960), and Gustakhiyan (1965). A collection of his Urdu books can be found on Rekhta.[4] His notable comedy Hindi books include Hasya-chalisa (1966) and Commorade Sheikh Chilli (1968).
Some of his Punjabi books include Dekh kabira roya (1973), Bhul-Chuk (1967), Moge Di Muskaan and Til-Phul(1964).
Death and afterwardedit
K.L Kapoor died in Poona, Maharashtra India following a cardiac arrest on 5 May 1980. His teachings are still included in many universities' curricula (e.g. Master of Arts in Urdu Mumbai University[5] and Delhi University[6])[7] Many of his works are also being revisited at this time.
Awards and accoladesedit
Ghalib Award Certificate presented to K.L. Kapoor by Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed then President of India.
Honored by Ghalib Award in the year 1974 (Refer Certificate below).
Bhasha Vibhaag (Govt of Punjab) has also an award dedicated in name of him known as kanhaiya lal Kapoor[8] in honour of him. This is award for Urdu books written and published in Punjab.
K.L Kapoor park in Moga honour of him in year 1982.
Biographies and Books on K.L Kapooredit
Kanhayya-lal-kapoor-Hayat-O-Khidmat by Dr Nazim Nihal
Kapoor Nama by Dr Haroon Usmani.
Urdu-tanz-o-mizah-ka-krishn-kanhaya:kanhaya-lal-kapoor by Dr Haroon Usmani
kanhayya lal kapoor hayat aur karname by S. J. Sadiq
Referencesedit
^ abParekh, Rauf (2015-05-18). "Literary notes: Kanhaiya Lal Kapoor and his satirical writings". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
^"In 'I Have Done My Bhartiya-karan', Kanhaiyalal Kapoor asks what it takes to become Indian - Firstpost". www.firstpost.com. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
^"APPENDIX. All Journals in JSTOR, by Collection", JSTOR, Princeton University Press, 2012-12-31, pp. 387–392, doi:10.1515/9781400843114.387, ISBN9781400843114
^"Urdu Books of Kanhaiya Lal Kapoor". Rekhta. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
^Congress, The Library of. "LC Linked Data Service: Authorities and Vocabularies (Library of Congress)". id.loc.gov. LCCN n89203680. Retrieved 2019-12-25.
May 03, 2024
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Kanhaiyalal Kapoor 1 June 27 1910 5 May 1980 also known as K L Kapur was an Urdu satirist known for his sharp wit ironical style and derisive parodies 2 He was renowned for his unique writing style and natural talent as a result he was awarded the Ghalib award in the year 1974 by then President of India Dr Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed for his outstanding contributions to Urdu literature Kanhaiyalal KapoorUrdu Punjabi Humor and SataristBorn27 June 1910Lyallpur Punjab British IndiaDied5 May 1980Poona MaharashtraNationalityIndianOccupation s Writer lecturer PrincipalSpousePushpavati KapoorChildren7 Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early life 1 2 Expanded description 1 3 Death and afterward 2 Awards and accolades 3 Biographies and Books on K L Kapoor 4 References 5 Further readingBiography editEarly life edit Kapoor was born in undivided India in Lyallpur now Faisalabad a part of Pakistan He finished his Primary education in a local school where he got a chance to learn the Persian language He completed his metric from Kamalia government school in 1928 He completed his Bachelor of Arts from DAV college Lahore There he was found to be excellent in English and Sanskrit and he chose English as a choice for doing his Master of Arts He completed his Master of Arts in the year 1934 During his M A he married Srimati Pushpavati in the year 1931 Expanded description edit During his admission in Master of Arts he was interviewed by Patras Bokhari one of the foremost humorists of Urdu and on seeing him he said Are you normally this tall or you have made special arrangement for this interview since he was 6 5 feet tall Patras Bokhari was impressed by Kapoor s wit and humor and encouraged him to write in Urdu Kapoor was strongly affected by Krishan chander s writing and was ecstatic knowing that they happen to share same hostel Influenced by all these remarkably renowned literary scholars Kapoor started writing Urdu satires In fact his first parody was on Krishan Chanders Yarkan which was appreciated by Krishan Chander but Kapoor never published it Before partition he worked as a lecturer in D A V college Lahore from 1934 to 1947 After partition he left Lahore migrated to Ferozpur and then Moga in Punjab where he was appointed as lecturer in 1947 and retired as a principal of DM College in Moga 1 He served as a principal from 1964 to 1973 He was also a founding member and principal of AD College in Dharamkot Moga from 1973 to 1975 before he moved to Jalhandhar in 1978 and then Poona from 1979 to 1980 He continued his writings in form of Urdu satire and writing columns in Punjab Kesari and Hind Samachar Some of his notable parodies include Ghalib Jadeed Shoara Ki Ek Majlis Mein Ghalib in an Assembly of Modern Poets and his Saleem ki bhagavat Satire on romance between Anarkali and Prince Saleem 3 Some of his other works in Urdu include Sango o Kisht 1942 Chang o rubab 1944 Sheesha o teesha 1946 Nae Shugoofay 1988 Bal o par 1954 Gard eKarwan 1960 and Gustakhiyan 1965 A collection of his Urdu books can be found on Rekhta 4 His notable comedy Hindi books include Hasya chalisa 1966 and Commorade Sheikh Chilli 1968 Some of his Punjabi books include Dekh kabira roya 1973 Bhul Chuk 1967 Moge Di Muskaan and Til Phul 1964 Death and afterward edit K L Kapoor died in Poona Maharashtra India following a cardiac arrest on 5 May 1980 His teachings are still included in many universities curricula e g Master of Arts in Urdu Mumbai University 5 and Delhi University 6 7 Many of his works are also being revisited at this time Awards and accolades edit nbsp Ghalib Award Certificate presented to K L Kapoor by Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed then President of India Honored by Ghalib Award in the year 1974 Refer Certificate below Bhasha Vibhaag Govt of Punjab has also an award dedicated in name of him known as kanhaiya lal Kapoor 8 in honour of him This is award for Urdu books written and published in Punjab K L Kapoor park in Moga honour of him in year 1982 Biographies and Books on K L Kapoor editKanhayya lal kapoor Hayat O Khidmat by Dr Nazim Nihal Kapoor Nama by Dr Haroon Usmani Urdu tanz o mizah ka krishn kanhaya kanhaya lal kapoor by Dr Haroon Usmani kanhayya lal kapoor hayat aur karname by S J SadiqReferences edit a b Parekh Rauf 2015 05 18 Literary notes Kanhaiya Lal Kapoor and his satirical writings DAWN COM Retrieved 2019 09 03 In I Have Done My Bhartiya karan Kanhaiyalal Kapoor asks what it takes to become Indian Firstpost www firstpost com Retrieved 2019 09 03 APPENDIX All Journals in JSTOR by Collection JSTOR Princeton University Press 2012 12 31 pp 387 392 doi 10 1515 9781400843114 387 ISBN 9781400843114 Urdu Books of Kanhaiya Lal Kapoor Rekhta Retrieved 2019 10 13 Mumbai University M A Urdu Syllabus PDF Revised Syllabi 2019 20 University of Delhi www du ac in Retrieved 2019 10 13 India university syllabus urdu Award Reference in Section About Anant singh Kabli Further reading edithttps www rekhta org poets kanhaiya lal kapoor profile Library of Congress 1 Dilip Kumar Interview Language and Literature Divers Indian Experiences Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature Bhartiya Sahitya Ki Pahchan Article Hindi by RaajKumar Keswani Urdu Siasat News paper Article Urdu Article Article Urdu by Mirza Nadeeb Congress The Library of LC Linked Data Service Authorities and Vocabularies Library of Congress id loc gov LCCN n89203680 Retrieved 2019 12 25 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kanhaiya Lal Kapoor amp oldid 1177395725, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
