Ilyas Sitapuri (30 October 1934 – 1 October 2003) was a Pakistani historical fiction writer. He is known for writing historical stories for Sabrang Digest and Suspense Digest. His popular stories and novels include, Kashmir Ki Kali, Daastan-e-Hoor, Bala Khanay Ki Dulhan, and Sikandar-e-Azam.
Ilyas Sitapuri الیاس سیتا پوری | |
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| Born | 30 October 1934 Sitapur, United Provinces, British India |
| Died | 1 October 2003 (aged 68) Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Years active | 1950–2003 |
| Spouse | Zia Tasneem Bilgrami |
Early life
editSitapuri was born as Muhammad Ilyas Khan on 30 October 1934, in Sitapur, British India. His family belonged to the Yusufzai tribe who had migrated to Sitapur during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. In 1952, he migrated to Pakistan and settled in Karachi.[1][2]
Writing career
editSitapuri started his writing career with children's stories in the late 1940s. At the age of 16, he penned his first novel, "Shakar". After coming to Pakistan, he struggled as a writer and worked for different publishing institutions. In 1970, he was introduced to Shakeel Adilzada, the editor of Sabrang Digest. Then, he wrote his first historical story for the digest, Khan-e-Azam Ka Tohfa that was published in January 1971. He continued writing for Sabrang Digest until 1974. In January 1975, he joined Suspense Digest and continuously wrote for it until his death. Sitapuri's stories and novels have also been published in India by the Shama Book Depot, (Delhi).[1][3]
Writing style
editSitapuri makes historical facts live with fictional characters and vivid scripts, so that the readers find themselves actually walking in the remote era. He intelligently portrays human instincts and psychology while writing about historical events.[4]
Personal life
editSitapuri was married to Zia Tasneem Bilgrami who also used to write Islamic biographies in Suspense Digest. They had 5 daughters and 3 sons. One of their daughters, Zanobia, is a performing artist and journalist.[5][3]
Popular stories/novels
editSome famous historical stories and novels of Ilyas Sitapuri include:[6]
- Ajaib Khana e Ishq[7]
- Dastan E Hoor[8]
- Haram Sara[9]
- Raag Ka Badan[10]
- Andar Ka Admi[11]
- Bala Khanay Ki Dulhan[12]
- Sikandar E Azam[13]
- Ashna Parast[14]
- Parsayee Ka Khumar[15]
- Changez Khan[16]
- Taimur Lang[17]
- Ghulam Badshah[18]
- Mahkoom Khaleefa[19]
- Taj Mahal[20]
- Khaqan e Azam[21]
- Qaraqaram k baasi[22]
- Farzand e Aasman[23]
- Dasht ka Bhedia[24]
- Bint e Hawa[25]
- Visal e Sanam[26]
Death
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "الیاس سیتاپوری ایک معتبر تاریخی ناول نگار". Dawat News. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ a b "نامورناول نگار اور صحافی الیاس سیتا پوری کی 16ویں برسی یکم اکتوبر کومنائی جائے گی". Urdu Point. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ a b "ربابہ کی خود کلامی اور الیاس سیتا پوری". Roznama 92 News. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ "کشمیر کی کلی - الیاس سیتاپوری کی تاریخی کہانیاں". TameerNews. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "ناول نگار و افسانہ نگار الیاس سیتا پوری کا یوم وفات". muala.pk. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ "List of Ilyas Sitapuri Books". The Library Pk. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ "ajaeb khana-e-ishq". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "dastan-e-hoor". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "haram sara". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "raag ka badan". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "andar ka admi". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "bala khane ki dulhan". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "sikandar-e-azam". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "aashna parast". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "parsai ka khumar aur doosre afsane". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "changez khan". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "timur lang". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "gulam badshah". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "mahkoom khaleefa". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "taj mahal". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "khaqan-e-aazam". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "qaraqaram ke baasi". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "farzand-e-aasman". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "dasht ka bhedia". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "bint-e-hwwa". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "visal-e-sanam". Rekhta. Retrieved 23 August 2023.