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Bhagwan Atlani

Bhagwan Atlani

Bhagwan Atlani, born on 10 March 1945 in Larkana, Sind (Pakistan), is a noted Sindhi writer whose primary creative expression is in Hindi literature. A B.Sc. graduate, he retired as a Manager from the State Bank of India, Jaipur, and currently resides in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Though Sindhi by origin, he generally writes in Hindi, which is later translated into Sindhi.

His literary interests include short stories, plays, and radio plays. His award-winning novel “Pahinji Pahinji Runj” was originally written in Hindi and later translated into Sindhi. Bhagwan Atlani has received 22 literary awards from various organizations, notably the Rajasthan Sindhi Academy, Government of Haryana, and Sindhu Samaj, and has also served in a prominent role as Chairman of the Rajasthan Sindhi Academy.

Key Facts
  • Birth Date: 10.3.1945.
  • Place of Birth: Larkana, Sind (Pakistan).
  • Academic Attainments:

    B.Sc.

  • Permanent Address: 2, State Bank Colony,
    Tank Phatak, Jaipur-302105.
  • Occupation: Retired Manager,
    State Bank of India, Jaipur.

Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions

As Writer :

He has written several books and plays. Most significant are given below:

  1. Palto [Turning the tables] full length play, 1983.
  2. Bhandaro [Community Feeding], collection of One Act Plays, 1986.
  3. Kandan Ja Bij, [Seeds of Thorns], collection of short stories, 1985.
  4. Alvida [Adieu], collection of Radio Plays, 1989.
  5. Pahinji Pahinji Runjh [ Every one has his own desert],novel, 1991.

Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours

Bhagwan has received 22 awards in all including from the following institutions :

  1. All India Sindhu Cultural Society (International Seminar).
  2. Rajashthan Sindhi Academy.
  3. Rajashthan Sahitya Academy.
  4. Dept. of Languages, Govt. of Haryana.
  5. Monthly Magazine ‘Mukta’, Delhi.
  6. Central Hindi Directorate, Govt. of India.

Additional Information

  1. Former Member, NCPSL
  2. Former Chairman, Rajasthan Sindhi Academy, (1997-2000).

Finale

Shri Bhagwan Atlani is a Sindhi writer, whose main thrust is in Hindi literature. Generally he writes in Hindi and then gets them translated in Sindhi. His field of interest is short stories, plays and radio plays. His prize winning novel, Pahinji Pahinji Runj was first written in Hindi language and then brought in Sindhi version by someone else.

 

Bhagwan claims to have received 22 awards on his creative literary works from various organisations, mainly from the Rajasthan Sindhi Academy, Govt. of Haryana & Sindhu Samaj.

 

He has occupied high position of Chairman, Rajasthan Sindhi Academy.

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