Talk:Shafey Kidwai

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Awards and Honors

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Sahitya Akademi Award (2019): Shafey Kidwai received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for Urdu in 2019 for his biographical work Sawaneh-e-Sir Syed: Ek Bazdeed (2017), a comprehensive biography of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

Iqbal Samman (2018): In recognition of his significant contributions to the promotion of Urdu literature, Shafey Kidwai was awarded the Iqbal Samman by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in 2018.

Khusro Award (2018): Shafey Kidwai was honored with the highest literary accolade of the UP Urdu Academy, the Khusro Award, in 2018 for his exceptional work in Urdu literature.

Convener Roles:

Bhasha Samiti (Urdu): Shafey Kidwai served as the convener of Bhasha Samiti (Urdu) Saraswati Samman, contributing to the evaluation and promotion of literary works in Urdu.

Bhartiya Jnanpith: He also played a key role as the convener of Bhartiya Jnanpith, one of India's most prestigious literary organizations.

General Council Memberships:

Sahitya Akademi: Shafey Kidwai was a member of the General Council of Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters.

National Council for the Promotion of Urdu Language: He contributed to the promotion and preservation of Urdu language as a member of this council.

These accolades reflect Shafey Kidwai's profound influence and contributions to Urdu literature, journalism, and academic criticism.

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