Mir Tanha Yousafi
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Mir Tanha Yousafi, original name Muhammad Saleh, born in 01.01.1955 in Sialkot Punjab Pakistan , is one of most known
and popular Punjabi and Urdu writer of current times. He is best known for his Punjabi literature. He has so far produced over ten books in Punjabi including short stories, novels and poetry. Beside his remarkable work in Punjabi, he has produced marvelous literary work in Urdu.
[edit] Awards
Mir Tanha Yousafi has won six awards for his work in Punjabi literature, he has been awarded "Masaud Khaddar Poach award" four times and "Razia Sultana Award" once. In 2005 he was awarded "Syed Waris Shah Award" award for his masterpiece in Punjabi literature by producing Kala Chanan. Kala Chanan is one of the biggest Punjabi novels written in the history of Pakistani Punjabi literature. His book "Aik Samander Par" is included as a text book in Punjab Technical University,Jalandhar,Punjab.
[edit] Works
- Suraj Ugan Taye (By the rise of Sun), Punjabi Short stories (1997),
- Ta Ree (Thirst), Punjabi Novel (2001),
- Aik Samander Par (Over one sea), Punjabi Novel (2001),
- Lucknat, Urdu Poetry (2002)
- Khidoo (Ball of Cloths), Punjabi Novel (2003),
- Tay Fare (So What?), Punjabi Novel 2005,
- Kala Chanan (Black Moon Light), Punjabi Novel 2006.
- Ana Khoo (Blind Well), Punjabi Novel 2008.
[edit] External Links
- Programs & Activities / National Literary Awards "Reference Kala Chanan" http://www.academy.gov.pk/nationallit.php
- Read Mir Tanha Yousafi Punjabi Poetry http://www.apnaorg.com/poetry/tanha/
- Read Short Punjabi Novel by Mir Tanha Yousafi http://www.apnaorg.com/punjabimagazines/saver-3/
- An organization to promote Punjabi language, literature, culture and harmony among all Punjabis http://www.apnaorg.com/
