Muzaffer Hussain (20 March 1940 – 14 February 2018) was an Indian writer, journalist and columnist. He was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and later moved to Mumbai in his youth for earning livelihood. He wrote columns in various newspapers and magazines in Hindi and Urdu. For over 12 years he published under the column Padsaad in the Marathi newspaper Saamana along with few articles in Hindi version as well. He was noted to be nationalist and pro-Hindutva and wrote critical about various Islamic traditions like triple talaak. In 2002, he was presented with Padma Shri, India's 4th highest civilian honour. In 2014, the Government of Maharashtra honoured his lifelong contributions with Lokamanya Tilak Jeevan Gaurav Award.[1][2][3]
Books
edit- Islam Aur Shakahar, (2007) Prabhat Prakashan ISBN 9788188140848
- Khatre Alpsankhyakwad Ke, (2008) Prabhat Prakashan ISBN 9788173155284
- Muslim Manasshastra
- Dango Me Jhulsi Mumbai
- Islam Dharmatil Kutumb Niyojan
- Laden
- Dahshadwaad Aani Afghanistan
- Samaan Naagri Kayada
References
edit- ^ "ज्येष्ठ पत्रकार, स्तंभलेखक पद्मश्री मुजफ्फर हुसैन यांचे निधन" (in Marathi). Saamana. 14 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "ज्येष्ठ पत्रकार, विचारवंत, लेखक मुझफ्फर हुसेन यांचे निधन" (in Marathi). Lokmat. 14 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "Noted writer Muzaffar Hussain passes away after prolonged illness". Financial Express. 14 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.