Farman Fatehpuri

Dr.Farman Fatehpuri
Born 26 January 1926
Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Died 3 August 2013
Karachi
Residence Karachi
Citizenship Pakistani
Nationality Pakistani
Fields Urdu literature and Linguistics
Alma mater University of Karachi
Doctoral advisor Abul Lais Siddiqui
Doctoral students Many
Known for Work on Ghalib
Notable awards Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Dr. Farman Fatehpuri addresses during a global conference

Farman Fatehpuri (Urdu: فرمان فتح پوری‎) (born Syed Dildar Ali (Urdu: سید دلدار علی‎), 26 January 1926 – 3 August 2013) was the eminent Urdu linguist, researcher, writer, critic and scholar of Pakistan.[1] He is widely regarded as the supreme authority on life and work of Ghalib. He wrote many scholarly articles, book reviews, and editorials. He received Sitara-e-Imtiaz for his literary accomplishments.[2] He peacefully died in his sleep during the very early morning on 3 August 2013 (24th Ramadan). His final rites were offered on 4 August 2013, and he was buried in the Karachi University graveyard.

Biography

Fatehpuri was born in the Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] His father died in 1933 while he was still a child. He received his matriculation from Fatehpur and intermediate education from Allahabad in 1948. He graduated from Agra University in 1950. Farman migrated to Pakistan in 1950 and settled in Karachi. He completed his Master of Arts, LLB and B.T. from Karachi University. In 1965 he obtained PhD[2] He holds the honour of being the first Pakistani with a D.Litt in Urdu in 1974. He remained associated with Karachi University for nearly 30 years and produced many PhDs and researchers. He was later appointed chief editor and secretary of the Urdu Dictionary Board[3] in 1985. In the same year, he was awarded the Sitar-e-Imtiaz medal by the government of Pakistan.[2]

From 1996, he served as a member of the Civil Services Board of the Sindh Government.[4] He became the editor of the monthly publication, Nigar[5] – the oldest Urdu literary journal, founded by Farman's mentor, Allama Niaz Fatehpuri.[2]

Literary works

Farman's works and ideas have had a strong influence on researchers investigating the poetry and prose of Ghalib and Urdu linguistics.[2] He was the author of more than 60 titles on the Urdu poetry of Ghalib and Iqbal, including linguistics, critique, and biography.[2]

Fatehpuri at a seminar organised by Special Teachers' and Parents' Resource Center, Karachi
Fatehpuri addressing a symposium

Bibliography

'* Ghazaleyat-e-Ghalib – Sharah-o-Matan'

See also

References

  1. ↑ "History of Urdu fiction-Reviewed by Dr Rauf Parekh". Daily Dawn.com. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Ghalib's thought needs fresh interpretation". Daily Dawn.com. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "Tahqiq, Research Journal of Urdu Language & Literature-". University of Sindh. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  4. ↑ "Governing Body". Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  5. ↑ "Indexes of literary magazines". Daily Dawn. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  6. ↑ "National Book Foundation-Book title". NBF.Org.PK. Retrieved 17 November 2012.

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