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Raj Daswani

Raj Daswani

Born on 14 November 1932 in Quetta, Balochistan (Pakistan), Raj Daswani holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and is a retired businessman currently residing at 33 Cheyne Walk, London NW4 3QTT, United Kingdom. He remains actively engaged in intellectual and literary pursuits following his professional career.

A versatile writer and translator, he has authored several notable literary works, including the novel Ba-Kinara, the one-act play collection Dil-Jo-Saharo, the poetry collection Taame-Ja-Tukda, and the short story collection Reshmi Dhaga. In addition, he has translated Munshi Premchand’s acclaimed work Garaban Ji Jhoopdi [Poor Man’s Abode] into Sindhi, further contributing to the enrichment of Sindhi literature.

Key Facts
  • Birth Date: 14-11-1932
  • Place of Birth: Quetta Balochistan (Pakistan)
  • Academic Attainments: B.A.
  • Permanent Address: London
  • Occupation: Retired Businessman

Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions

  1. Ba-Kinara, [Two banks of river], Novel.
  2. Dil-Jo-Saharo, [Heart Support], Collection of One Act Plays.
  3. Taame-Ja-Tukda, [Pieces of Copper], Collection of Verses.
  4. Reshmi Dhaga, [Silken Threads], Short stories.

In addition to above, Raj has also translated in Sindhi Munshi Premchand's epic Garaban Ji Jhoopdi, [Poorman's abode]

As Dramatist

Under the banner of Sindhi Youth League [a branch of All India Progressive  Cultural body which was once upon a time headed by the famous Raj Kapoor].  Raj had organised a couple of Cultural programmes including One Act Plays.  Later he joined Kalakar Mandal of Gobind Malhi and had acted in number of plays.  He had also written and acted in Short Radio One-Act Plays.

After having settled down in U.K. since 1976, he has written and acted in number of Sindhi One Act Plays such as Computer Zaal, [Computer Wife] and Dr. Doklani, Dil-Jo-Dastan, [Story of Heart], Dil-Jo-Saharo, [Heart Support], Taame Ja Tukda, [Pieces of Copper]

Additional Information

  1. Raj was elected as Secretary Adbi Mandal Mumbai, which was founded by famous Prof.  M.U. Malkani.
  2. He had a short stints in films both Hindi & Sindhi Hojmalo [Cry of victory] was one such film in Sindhi which was written and directed by him in parntership with Hari Motwani & Goverdhan Bharati.
  3. He is currently holding important postion in Sindhi Association of UK.
  4. He is busy writing full length Play on martyr Hemu Kalani.
  5. He has been appointed as Chief Co-ordinator of 11th International Sindhi Sammelan to be held in London [UK] in 2004.

Finale

Raj Daswani is multifaceted personality and has been active in Sindhi cultural field when he was in India and later when he migrated to UK.

He was a part of Progressive Movement [Sindhi Segment]. He was a close associate of Mohan Kalpana, Guno Samtani.

His organising skills are well above average and that is the reason that he has been appointed Chief Co-Ordinator of 11th International Sindhi Sammellan to be held in London in 2004.

Raj has spread the message of 'Sindhayat' in UK enthusiastically through Sindhi Association of UK.

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