Abdul Qavi Desnavi (1 November 1930 – 7 July 2011)[1][2] was an Indian Urdu language writer, critic, bibliographer and linguist. He wrote many books on Urdu literature.[3] His works included about Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Mirza Ghalib and Allama Muhammad Iqbal.[1][3] He was awarded with several awards for his literary works.[3]
Abdul Qavi Desnavi | |
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| Born | 1 November 1930 Desna, Bihar, British India |
| Died | 7 July 2011 (aged 80) Bhopal, India |
| Occupation | Professor, writer, critic, linguist |
Early life
editDesnavi was born in village Desna of block Asthawan in Nalanda district Bihar.[4] to the family of Muslim scholar Sulaiman Nadvi, who claimed to be descended from and who was a recognized historian and biographer of Muhammad.[3] Desnavi was the son of Syed Mohammed Saeed Raza, who was Professor of Urdu, Arabic and Persian languages in St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Desnavi had two brothers, elder Prof. Syed Mohi Raza and younger Syed Abdul Wali Desnavi.[3]
Many scholars, poets, and teachers of today were his students in Bhopal, and several other students obtained PhD degree under his guidance. He died on 7 July 2011 in Bhopal, India.[4]
Career
editDesnavi got his primary education in Arrah town of Bihar state. He completed his Graduation and Post Graduation in First from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.[3] He joined Urdu department in Saifia Post Graduate College in February 1961. He became Professor and Head of the Urdu department of Saifia College. He held various positions, such as:
- Additional Principal of Saifia Post Graduate College, Bhopal.(1983–1985).[3]
- Secretary of Madhya Pradesh Urdu Academy, Bhopal, (1991–92).[3]
- Elected Member Majlis E Aam Anjuman Taraqqui Urdu (Hind), New Delhi (1979–1984).[3]
- Member of All India Anjuman Taraqui Urdu Board, New Delhi, (1977–1978).[3]
- Member of Program Advisory Committee, All India Radio, Bhopal (1978–1979).
- Member Executive Council, Barkatullah University Bhopal, (1980–1982).
- Chairman of Board of Studies, Urdu, Persian & Arabic, Barkatullah University Bhopal, (1977–1980) and (1984–1985).[3]
- Dean Faculty of Arts, Barkatullah University Bhopal, (1980–1982).
- Member Working Committee, Taj-ul-Masajid, Bhopal (1997–2007)
He has over 50 books under his name, some of which are:
- Bhopal aur Ghalib
- Motala-E-Khotoot Ghalib
- Talesh-E_Azad
- Ek Shahar Panch Mashahirs
- Hayat-e-Abul Kalam Azad
Bibliography
edit- Allama Iqbal Bhopal Mein, publisher, Dept. of Urdu Saifia College, Bhopal (1967)[3]
- Bhopal Aur Ghalib, publisher, Dept. of Urdu Saifia College, Bhopal (1969)[3]
- Nuskha-E-Bhopal Aur Nuskha-A-Bhopal Sani, publisher, Dept. of Urdu Saifia College, Bhopal (1970)[3]
- Motala—E—Khotoot—E—Ghalib (1975) (2nd edition) (1979)[3]
- Iqbal Uneesween Sadi Mein, publisher, Naseem Book Depot, (1977)[3]
- Iqbal Aur Dilli, Publisher Nai Awaz Jamia Nagar New Delhi (1978)[3]
- Iqbal Aur Darul Iqbal Bhopal, publisher, Naseem Book Depot, (1983)[3]
- Iqbaliat Ki Talash, Makataba Jamia, (1984)[3]
- Iqbaliat Ki Talash, publisher, Globe Publishers, Urdu Bazar Lahore, Pakistan (1985)[3]
- Abul Kalam Azad Urdu, Publisher Sahitya Akademi (1987)[3]
- Maulana Abul Kalam Mohiuddin Ahmad Azad Dehlavi (1988)[3]
- Talash—E—Azad, publisher, Maharashtra Urdu Academy[3]
- Hayat Abul Kalam Azad (2000), Publisher, Modern Publishing House New Delhi.[3]
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Legacy
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On 1 November 2017, Google showed a Google Doodle in honouring Desnavi's 87th birthday. Doodle depicts Abdul Qavi Desnavi at his work, the logo stylized in Urdu-style script. As the head of the Urdu Department at Bhopal’s Saifia College and a member of several regional and national literary bodies, he exerted a powerful influence on the evolution of Urdu literature and academic thought in India.[5]
See also
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edit- ^ a b "Noted Urdu Litterateur Abdul Qavi Desnavi Dead". OutLookIndia.com. 7 July 2011. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ "Abdul Qavi Desnavi (professor)". KhojKhabarNews.com. 23 February 2010. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "Noted Scholar Qavi Dednavi is no more". The IndianAwaaz.com. 7 July 2011. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ a b "Noted Urdu litterateur". IbnLive.in.com. 7 July 2011. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ "Abdul Qavi Desnavi, the prolific Urdu author, honoured in today's Google Doodle on 87th birthday". The Indian Express. November 2017. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
