Thakur Chawla
Thakur Chawla, born on 18 February 1931 in Karachi, Sind [Pakistan], is a businessman based in Mumbai who has been actively involved in promoting Sindhi literature and culture. He serves as Managing Trustee of the Writers & Artists Welfare Foundation, is a member of the Maharashtra State Sindhi Sahitya Academy, and a Trustee of the Prof. Ram Panjwani Cultural Centre, Mumbai.
A noted short story writer, he has published two collections known for their simplicity, realism, and impactful endings drawn from everyday life. An able organizer, he has successfully conducted regular cultural gatherings at the Ram Panjwani Cultural Centre and has been editing and publishing the quarterly literary magazine Sipoon for over two decades, earning wide appreciation for its quality and content.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 18-2-1931
- Place of Birth: Karachi, Sind (Pakistan)
- Academic Attainments: Matric
- Permanent Address: Mumbai, India.
- Occupation: Business
As Journalist
- Editor Sipoon [Oysters], Sindhi literary quarterly magazine.
- Editor Hindvasi Sindhi Weekly Magazine.
Additional Information
- Managing Trustee ‘Writers & Artists Welfare Foundation’.
- Member, Maharashtra State Sindhi Sahitya Academy.
- Trustee Prof. Ram Punjwani Cultural Centre, Mumbai.
Finale
Thakur Chawla is a good short story writer, having published 2 of his collections. His stories are simple, short and direct. haracters and incidents are picked up from daily life, selectively and woven beautifully to create a desired effect, sometimes with a twist in the tail, a surprise ending.
He is a very good organiser. Two very distinct achievements are to his credit - (i) A regular fortnightly cultural gathering at Ram Panjwani Cultural Centre [Sita Sindhu Bhavan], where Sindhi singers are invited to participate. (ii) He has been editing and publishing a quarterly literary magazine titled Sipoon for over 2 decades. The get-up and selection of matter are praise worthy.