Urdu Author, Critic, Dramatist and a proponent of modernist Urdu literature; Shamim Hanafi dies at 81 giving in to coronavirus in New Delhi.
Urdu world is at a loss of words by this huge hiatus; created by Shamim Hanafi’s demise. Who is one of the most famous and respected; literary critics, playwrights and poets of the subcontinent.
Hanafi; received laurels for his writings and plays. Received the “International award for promotion of Urdu literature” in January 2021 from the Majlis-e-Frogh-e-Urdu Adab.
Some of his literary works include; Jadīdiyyat kī falsafiyānah asās (The Philosophical foundation of modernism), Naʼī shiʻrī rivāyat (New poetic tradition), Tārīk̲h̲, tahzīb aur tak̲h̲līqī tajarbah.
Most Importantly he also served as a patron for Jashn-e-Adab and the Rekhta
Rekhta
Twitter handle; revealed the unfortunate news; that they are saddened; the demise of one of the most respected literary critics, playwrights and poets Prof Shamim Hanafi; it announced. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. #Rip“
We are saddened to inform you; all about the demise of one of the most respected literary critics, playwrights and poets Prof. Shamim Hanfi.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.#Rip— Rekhta (@Rekhta) May 6, 2021
A few days back; Hanafi got tested positive for covid-19 and his daughter Ghazala Siddique had called out for help regarding oxygen support. This message was delivered; by Dr Syed Naseer Hussain on his Twitter account.
Urgently medical help needed to Prof. Shamim Hanafi, a literary stalwart and noted Urdu critic.
Attendant: Ghazala Siddiqui (9910266362)@srinivasiyc @MukeshSharmaMLA pic.twitter.com/tLIgk73WDe
— Dr Syed Naseer Hussain-MP, Rajya Sabha (@NasirHussainINC) May 3, 2021
The largest festival celebrating the Urdu language and culture, Jashn-e-Rekhta, paid tribute to the late legend with a video of him at their panel in 2015. “Phir laut ke is bazm mein aane ke nahin hain”.
Phir laut ke is bazm mein aane ke nahin hain
The entire world of Urdu Literature mourns the demise of Professor #ShamimHanafi. It is a loss as an era of guidance, wisdom and knowledge reaches its end.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his friends and family. #RIP pic.twitter.com/SJ7C2J4nk0— Jashn-e-Rekhta (@JashneRekhta) May 6, 2021