Shri Lachman Parasram Hardwani
Shri Lachman Parasram Hardwani was born on 3 May 1942 in Sewhan, Sind [Pakistan]. Holding an M.A. degree, he settled in Ahmednagar and served as a Lecturer in Hindi, residing in the Professor’s Colony at Savedi.
A multifaceted literary personality, Lachman Hardwani is known as a writer, lexicographer, and accomplished translator. Specialising in translations between Sindhi and Marathi, he rendered numerous Sindhi short stories into Marathi and vice versa, making a valuable contribution to the promotion of Sindhi literature. His work has been recognized with several awards from Sindhi associations and trusts.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 3-5-1942
- Place of Birth: Sewhan, Sind (Pakistan)
- Academic Attainments: M.A.
- Permanent Address: Ahmednagar, India
- Occupation: Lecturer in Hindi
Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions
- Marathi-Sindhi Dictionary, Lexicography, 1992.
- Yuga Jo Antu, [End of Era], Novel, Translation, 1992.
- Sindhi-Marathi Dictionary, Lexicography, 1996.
- Smriti Katha, [Reminiscences],translated biography, 2001.
- Jnaneshwari, [Translated poetry of famous Saint & Poet of Maharashtra].
Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours
- Translation Prize on book Yuga Jo Antu, 1992 [At New Delhi by Sahitya Akademi, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India].
- Award for significant Literary Contributions, 1997 [At Mumbai by Priyadarshni Academy].
- Award for significant Literary Contributions, 1998 [At Mumbai by Kum. Jethi Siphaimalani Trust].
- Janubhau Kane Purskar, 1999 [At Ahmednagar by social reformist Anna Hazare].
Additional Information
Lachman has specialised in translating literary works from Sindhi to Marathi and vice-versa.
Finale
Lachman Hardwani is a person of many pursuits combined in one. He is a bit of a writer, a bit of a lexicographer and a bit of a translator.
In addition, he has made a great contribution to Sindhi language in another field. Being a scholar of Marathi language, he has translated scores of Sindhi short stories in Marathi language and vice versa. He has also received a few Awards from Sindhi Associations and Trusts.