Mohammad Hameed Shahid (Urdu: محمد حمید شاہد) born 23 March 1957[1] is a Pakistani Short story Writer (افسانہ نگار), Novelist (ناول نگار) and literary critic (نقاد).[2] He is well known for his fiction writings [3] in Urdu. He was awarded the Award with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2016, one of the highest literary honour given by the Government of Pakistan.
Hameed Shahid | |
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| Born | 23 March 1957 Pindigheb, Pakistan |
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| Language | Urdu |
| Alma mater | University of Punjab |
| Notable awards | Tamgha-i-Imtiaz |
| Spouse | Yasmin Hameed |
| Children | 5 |
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Early life and education
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Shahid was born on 23 March 1957 in Pindigheb town of the Attock district in Punjab.[4] His father Ghulam Mohammad was prominent social worker and political figure of the area. After his initial education, Shahid attended the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 1974, where he obtained an honors degree in agriculture, horticulture.[4] Next, he attended the University of the Punjab to study law but left before completing his studies in 1983 to return to Pindigheb as his father was seriously ill and later on died.[4] Shahid was great friends with Javaid Anwar.[5]
Banking career
editAfter the death of his father, Shahid decided to join the Agricultural Development Bank of Pakistan in 1983.[4]
He obtained a banking diploma and also followed a number of courses on banking. He worked as Mobile Credit Officer, Operation Officer, Manager of different bank branches, Zonal Operation Officer, Head Recovery Policy and retired in 2016 while he was Vice President at Head Office Islamabad.[4]
Literary works
editShahid's first writing was published in 1973 when he was a student of Metric. As a university student, Shahid was editor-in-chief of the university literary magazine Kisht-e-Nau (کشت نو) and it was in 1988 that he began writing fiction. His first book (پیکر جمیل) was published in 1983. His first collection of short stories, entitled Band Ankhoon se Paray (بند آنکھوں سے پرے) was published in 1994, followed by Jannum Jahunam (جنم جہنم) in 1998, Margzaar (مرگ زار) in 2004, Aadmi (آدمی) and Saans lene main dard hota ha (سانس لینے میں درد ہوتا ہے). His novel Mitti Adam Khati Hae (مٹی آدم کھاتی ہے) was published in 2007.
In addition, Shahid has authored books of literary criticism such as Adbi Tanaziaat (ادبی تنازعات), Ashfaq Ahmad: Shakheiat o funn (اشفاق احمد:شخصیت و فن), Urdu Afsana: Soorat-o-Mana (اردو افسانہ صورت و معنی) and Urdu Fiction; Naye Mubahis(اردو فکشن:نئے مباحث). Shahid also translates international literary writing into Urdu and has written plays for television and columns for print media. Several of his stories have been translated into other languages.
Books
editShahid has published more than 25 books, including Urdu novels, short stories, anthologies and many others.[6]
Short story collections
edit- Band Aankhon se Pery (بند آنکھوں سے پرے) 1994
- Janam Jahanam 1998 (جنم جہنم)
- Marg Zaar 2004 (مرگ زار)
- Aadmi 2013 (آدمی)
- Saans lene main dard hota ha 2019 (سانس لینے میں درد ہوتا ہے)
Urdu novel
edit- Mitti Aadam Khati Hai (مٹی آدم کھاتی ہے)
- Jang main Mohabbat Ki Tasveer Nahein Banti (جنگ میں محبت کی تصویر نہیں بنتی) 2019 includes in “Saans lene main dard hota ha”
Literary criticism
edit- Ashfaq Ahmed: Shakhsiat-o-Fuun (اشفاق احمد شخصیت و فن) 1998
- Aadbi Tanaziaat (ادبی تنازعات) (2000)
- Urdu Afsana: Surat o Mana (اردو افسانہ:صورت و معنیٰ) 2006
- Fateh M. Malik: Shakhsiat-o-Fuun (فتح محمد ملک: شخصیت و فن) 2008
- Kahani aor Llosa sy Muamla (2011(کہانی اور یوسا سے معاملہ
- Rashid, Meeraji, Faiz: Nayab Hein Hum (راشد میراجی،فیض:نایاب ہیں ہم)2015
- Urdu Fiction: Naye Muhabis (اردو فکشن : نئے مباحث)2015
- Manto:Aaj bhi Zinda Ha(منٹو:آج بھی زندہ ہے)2020
- Afsana Kese Likhen (افسانہ کیسے لکھیں)2020
- Hustuju Guftugu (جستجو گفتگو) 2020
Other books
edit- Paiker-re-Jamil (Serat un Nabi PBUH) پیکر جمیل(1983)
- Lamhon Ka Lams (Nasmain) لمحوں کا لمس(1995)
- Alif Se Atkhailiyan (Tanziay)الف سے اٹکھیلیاں (1995)
Anthologies
edit- Pakistani Aadab (Intekhab 2002) پاکستانی ادب 2003
- SAARC Mumalik: Muntakhib Takhliki Aadab (2004)
- 8th Oct: Tehreer k Aainay Main (2006)
- Majmooa Shams ur Rehman Farooqi (مجموعہ شمس الرحمن فاروقی)2021
Awards and nominations
editShahid has won a total of eight awards.[7]
| Year | Award | Result |
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| 1995 | Syeda Zaheer-un-Nisa Taalimi Award | Won |
| 1997 | NCC Golden Jubilee Award | Won |
| 1988 | Markaz Award | Won |
| 2000 | Nishan-e-Ezaz by Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq | Won |
| 2006 | Bakhsh Aadbi Award | Won |
| 2007 | Azmat-e-Fan Award | Won |
| 2015 | 5th UBL Literary Excellence Award | Nominated |
| 2016 | 6th Literary Excellence Award[8] | Won |
| 2016 | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz[9] | Won |
References
edit- ^ Urdufiction (21 June 2015). "profile|M Hameed Shahid". M. Hameed Shahid (in Arabic). Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Pakistani writers 2008, Published by Academy of Letters Pakistan.
- ^ Ali, Farman (30 September 2019). "'Fiction is written as an alternative history'". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Urdufiction (11 June 2015). "محمد حمید شاہد|کوائف". M. Hameed Shahid (in Arabic). Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "'Tasteer' — a well balanced medley of short stories, poems and ghazals". Daily Times. 11 September 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Urdu Books of Mohammad Hameed Shahid". Rekhta. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Wow Be Podcast: Meet Up with Hameed Shahid (Wow Be Podcast Urdu) on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "6th UBL Literary Awards". www.ubldirect.com. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Hameed Shahid – Karachi Literature Festival". Retrieved 18 July 2021.