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Farman Fatehpuri

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Farman Fatehpuri
Farman Fatehpuri in 2013
Born
Syed Dildar Ali

26 January 1926
Fatehpur, United Provinces, British India
Died3 August 2013
Karachi
NationalityPakistani
CitizenshipPakistani
Alma materUniversity of Karachi
Known forWork on Mirza Ghalib
AwardsSitara-i-Imtiaz Award in 1985
Scientific career
FieldsUrdu literature and Linguistics
Farman Fatehpuri addresses a global conference in 2013

Farman Fatehpuri (Urdu: فرمان فتح پوری) (born Syed Dildar Ali (Urdu: سید دلدار علی), 26 January 1926 – 3 August 2013) was an Urdu linguist, researcher, writer, critic and scholar of Pakistan.[1]

He is widely regarded as a leading authority on the life and work of Ghalib. He wrote many scholarly articles, book reviews, and editorials. In 1985, he received the Sitara-e-Imtiaz Award for his literary accomplishments in 1985 from the President of Pakistan.[2]

Biography

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Fatehpuri was born on 26 January 1926 in the Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2][3] His father died in 1933 while he was still a child. He received his matriculation from Fatehpur and intermediate education (high school) from Allahabad in 1948. He graduated from Agra University in 1950.[2] Farman migrated to Pakistan in 1950 and settled in Karachi.[3] He completed his Master of Arts, LLB and B.T. from Karachi University. In 1965, he obtained his PhD degree.[2] He also received a D.Litt (Doctor of Letters) degree in Urdu in 1974.[3] He remained associated with Karachi University for nearly 30 years and taught many PhD students and researchers. He was later appointed chief editor and secretary of the Urdu Dictionary Board in 1985.[4] In the same year, he was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz medal (Star of Excellence) by the President of Pakistan.[2]

From 1996 on, he served as a member of the Civil Services Board of the Sindh Government.[5] He became the editor of the monthly publication, Nigar[4] – the oldest Urdu literary journal, founded by Farman's mentor, Allama Niaz Fatehpuri.

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Death

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He died on 3 August 2013 (24th Ramadan). His final rites were offered on 4 August 2013, and he was buried in the Karachi University graveyard.[citation needed]

Personal life

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He was survived by his wife. They have six children; two sons and four daughters. Eldest is Syed Abrar Ali Engineer, who is retired from top post in KESC, Karachi. Second son is Dr. Absar Ali, prominent physician of New York and is consultant in a reputable institution. He is also the founder and director of Dr. Farman Fatehpuri Academy based in USA and Pakistan. Daughters include Dr. Shamim Salman; a prominent physician of New York and President of the New York Chapter of APPNA (Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America). She is also president of Dr. Farman Fatehpuri Academy. Other daughters include, Dr Najma Hashmi; retired professor from Karachi University, Dr. Waseem Salahuddin; retired physician from Sindh Government, and Dr Uzma Farman; youngest daughter who is professor and Head of the Urdu Department at Karachi University.

Literary works

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Farman's works and ideas have had a strong influence on researchers investigating the poetry and prose of Ghalib and Urdu linguistics.[2] He was the author of more than 60 titles on the Urdu poetry of Ghalib and Allama Iqbal, including linguistics, critique, and biography.[2]

Bibliography

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  • Urdu Rubai[5]
  • Tadrees-e-Urdu
  • Urdu ki Manzoom Dastaan[5]
  • Tehqeeq-o-Tanqeed
  • Naya aur Purana Adab
  • Nawab Mirza Shauq ki Masnavian
  • Qamar Zamani Begum
  • Zaban aur Urdu Zaban
  • Urdu Imla aur Rasmulkhat
  • Urdu ki Naatia Shaeeri[3]
  • Taweel-o-Tadbeer
  • Iqbal sab kay leay[3]
  • Fun-e-Taarikh goi
  • Urdu Shura kay Tazkaray aur Tazkara Nigari[5][3]
  • Mir Anees – Hayat aur Shaeeri
  • Irghaman-e-Gokal Parshad
  • Ghalib – Shaer-e-Imroz-o-Farda[3]
  • Darya-e-Ishq aur Behr-ul-Mohabbat ka Taqabuli Mutaalea
  • Urdu Afsana aur Afsana Nigari
  • Hindi-Urdu Tanazea[3][6]
  • Niaz Fatehpuri – Deeda Shuneeda[3]
  • Aurat aur Funoon Latifa
  • Ghazaleyat-e-Ghalib – Sharah-o-Matan[5]
  • Bila Jawaz (biography)
  • Urdu Shaeeri aur Pakistani Maashra
  • Urdu Fiction Ki Mukhtasar Tareekh[1]

Awards and recognition

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Rauf Parekh (6 January 2008). "History of Urdu fiction". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Naseer Ahmad (4 September 2008). "Ghalib's thought needs fresh interpretation". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Abul Hasanat (4 August 2013). "Transitions: Farman Fatehpuri, a researcher and linguist, passes away at 87". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  4. ^ a b Jawed Ahmed Khursheed (28 June 2012). "Indexes of literary magazines". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Profile of Farman Fatehpuri on Urdu Adab website". 9 July 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  6. ^ "National Book Foundation-Book title". National Book Foundation website. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
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