Sohail Hashmi is an oral historian of Delhi, social activist, film-maker and heritage conservationist.[1][2][3]
Sohail Hashmi | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Oral historian of Delhi |
| Known for | Delhi Heritage Walks |
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Career
editHashmi conducts immersive Delhi Heritage Walks which are aimed at introducing citizens, particularly children, to their city.[4][5] He incorporates history of people, culture, food and architecture of Delhi in these walks.[6][7] He won a Heritage Award from INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Delhi Chapter in 2022 for his walks.[8]
Hashmi is the author of a book Sanchi: Where Tigers Fly and Lions Have Horns. It is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India Series.[1]
Hashmi is a social activist with NGOs Act Now for Harmony and Democracy (ANHAD) and Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT).[1]
Hashmi is a linguist and advocates maintaining the popularity of diversity of Indian languages.[9]
Hashmi advocates preservation of heritage and history when development and revamping projects are undertaken.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ a b c Polsani, Pithamber R. (14 December 2020). Radical City: Imagining Possibilities for the Indian City. SAGE Publishing India. ISBN 978-93-5388-715-5.
- ^ "Heritage walks for preserving Delhi's culture". India Today. 2 May 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "The story of India is the story of evolution: Sohail Hashmi". The Indian Express. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "How about a 'blindfolded walk' in this edition of Delhi Walk Festival?". Hindustan Times. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Ghantewala: Why did Delhi's 'oldest sweet shop' shut down?". BBC News. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "An iftar walk at Jama Masjid with author-historian Sohail Hashmi". The Indian Express. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ Dutta, Ayandrali (14 July 2017). "Trace your path with the king". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "INTACH Delhi Chapter honours its warriors with Heritage Awards 2022". The Indian Express. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "language as a public tool". The Pioneer. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ Khan, Mohd Asim (8 August 2021). "Chandni Chowk revamp: Why have they mindlessly used sandstone?". National Herald. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ Kumar, Raksha (13 December 2012). "Is it Time to Tear Up Lutyens Delhi?". India Ink. Retrieved 27 September 2023.