Lekhraj Kishinchand Mirchandani
Lekhraj Kishinchand Mirchandani, popularly known by his pen name Aziz, was born on 19 December 1897 in Hyderabad, Sind. A B.A. graduate, he later settled in Mumbai and served as a Lecturer in Sindhi before retiring from academic life.
Aziz was a renowned and highly respected Sindhi poet and writer, admired for his mastery of prosody and deep understanding of poetic nuances. A multifaceted literary personality, he made rich contributions to Sindhi poetry and prose, and also authored several Sindhi plays that were successfully staged and widely appreciated.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 19.12.1897
- Place of Birth: Hyderabad, Sind
- Academic Attainments: B.A.
- Permanent Address: Mumbai, India.
- Occupation: Retired Lecturer in Sindhi
Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions
Aziz wrote 11 books of Poetry, 5 books in prose, making a total of 16 books. A few most significant are given below:
As Poet:
- Gulzar-e-Aziz [Garden of Aziz], Poetry.
- Shairani Shamaa [Poetic Candle], Poetry.
- Abshar [Waterfall], Poetry.
- Surahi [Goblet], Poetry.
- Adabi-Aino [Mirror of Literature].
- Sindhi Istalah, Collection of Sindhi Idioms & Phrases.
As Dramatist
He wrote the following plays:
- Ghariban Maar [Poor torched].
- Kumar Ajit Singh.
- Mister Majnu.
Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours
He received several awards, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for his book 'Surahi' in 1966.
Additional Information
Aziz, a renowned poet and writer was well respected and much sought after poet.
Finale
Aziz was an eminent poet of Sindhi community. He was an expert in the prosody and nuances of poetry. He had a predominant and striking personality. His contribution to Sindhi literature and poetry was in abundance. He was multifaceted person and he could write poetry and prose with equal excellence. Also he has written number of Sindhi plays which were successfully staged and were quite popular.