Vasdev 'Mohi'
Vasdev "Mohi", born on 2 March 1944 in Mirpur Khas, Sind [Pakistan], holds an M.A. and M.Ed. and has served as a teacher at the Indian High School, Dubai [UAE]. Alongside his academic career, he has actively pursued creative interests, including poetry and painting.
He is especially renowned as a Sindhi ghazal poet, drawing inspiration from both classical traditions and modern literary trends. Modest by nature, Vasdev "Mohi" has made a meaningful and lasting contribution to Sindhi poetry through his refined and thoughtful works.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 2-3-1944
- Place of Birth: Mirpur Khas, Sind (Pakistan)
- Academic Attainments: M.A. M.Ed.
- Permanent Address: Ahmedabad, India.
- Occupation: Teacher, Indian High School, Dubai (UAE)
Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions
- Tazaad [Contradictions], Poems, 1976.
- Subuh Kithe Aahe [Where is the morning?], Poems, 1983.
- Manku, Poems on one character, 1992.
- Barf Jo Thahyal [Made of Ice], Ghazals, 1996.
- Chuhinb Mein Kakha [Straw in Beak of Bird], Ghazals & Poems, 2001.
Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours
- Kishinchand Bewas Award for his book Manku, 1995 [At Ahmedabad by Gujarat Sindhi Sahitya Academy].
- Narayan Shyam Award for his book Barf Jo Thahyal, 1997, [At Mumbai by B.E.S.T. Sabha].
- Award for his book Barf Jo Thahyal, 1999 [At New Delhi by Sahitya Akademi, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India].
Additional Information
- In addition to his poetic contributions, Vasdev has interest in paintings.
Finale
Vasdev is specially known as a Ghazal Poet. He is influenced by traditional poetry as well as the new trend of poetry in Sindhi literature. He is very unassuming and has made significant contribution to Sindhi poetry.