(Late) Dr. Chandulal Kishinchand Jaisinghani
(Late) Dr. Chandulal Kishinchand Jaisinghani, born on 13 April 1919 in Larkana, Sindh (Pakistan), was an advocate by profession with academic qualifications of B.A., LL.B., and Ph.D. He resided in Mahim, Bombay, and successfully balanced his legal career with his passion for writing.
A prolific Sindhi novelist, Dr. Jaisinghani authored 32 titles on a wide range of subjects, mainly in the genre of popular murder and mystery fiction. Alongside novel writing, he regularly contributed columns to magazines and newspapers.
Highly regarded both as a lawyer and a writer, he received several awards and widespread appreciation from readers, earning recognition as one of the most popular Sindhi fiction writers of his time.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 13-4-1919
- Place of Birth: Larkana, Sindh (Pakistan)
- Academic Attainments: BA. LLB., Ph. D.
- Permanent Address: 19A/7 Nav Jeevan Colony,
Mori Rd., Mahim,
Bombay - 411 016 - Occupation: Advocate
Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions
Dr. Chandulal published 32 books on a variety of subjects. A few of the most significant amongst them are given below:
- Pahaari Chotiyun, (The peaks of mountain), Novel, 1968.
- Bhin Bhin Pal, (Diverse moments), Novel, 1970.
- Agni, (Fire), Novel, 1972.
- Bagu Barrister, T. V. Serial, 1972.
Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours
During his lifetime he received several . One of them was:
- Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sindhi Literature, 1969 (At Mumbai by Prof. Ram Panjwani Literary & Cultural Centre).
Additional Information
- Bagu Barrister became a very popular TV serial on Doordarshan.
- He was a regular columnist of Bharat Jivan Sindhi weekly magazine, and his literary articles were read with great interest by the Sindhi community.
Finale
Dr. Chandulal Jaisinghani was an advocate by profession. He evinced great fond for writing. He developed into prolific novel spinner in Sindhi. He produced 32 titles on various subjects, primarily the popular fiction of murder and mystery type.
At the same time he was writing columns for different magazines and newspapers. Chandulal also made a name in his legal profession. He had received a couple of awards and lot of praise from the readers, being most popular fiction writer in Sindhi.