Jafri, Ali Sardar

Jafri, Ali Sardar
▪ 2001

      Indian poet (b. Nov. 29, 1913, Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, India—d. Aug. 1, 2000, Mumbai [Bombay], India), crafted progressive Urdu-language verse that expressed both his vehement anti-imperialist sentiments and his passion for social justice and religious tolerance. Jafri, whose many honours included the Jnanpith Award in 1998, published several volumes of poetry, as well as short stories, autobiographical essays, translations, literary criticism, and two plays. He also produced documentary films for television and the cinema.

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