Ali Baba (writer)
Pakistani writer (1940–2016)
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Ali Baba (Sindhi: علي بابا, Urdu: علی بابا), (1940 – 8 August 2016) was a renowned short story writer, novelist, poet and playwright of Sindhi including Urdu-language. He received awards for Pride of Performance.[1] He died on 8 August 2016 due to heart attack in his home Karachi.[2][3]
1940
Ali Baba | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Sindhi: علي بابا |
| Born | Ali Muhammad 1940 |
| Died | 8 August 2016 (aged 75–76) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Novelist, writer |
| Genre | Aesthetic |
| Subject | Literature |
| Literary movement | Progressive |
Early life
Ali Baba's actual name was Ali Muhammad and he was born to Muhammed Ramzan Rind[4] at Kotri, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in 1940. His parents migrated from Balochistan to Sehwan Sharif Sindh. Afterward they made Kotri as permanent residence. He got primary education from Nango line primary school Kotri and matriculation from Sher Dil Khan Municipal High school Kotri. His father served in railway department. He also served as clerk but resigned. Later he joined as Assistant Manager in a textile mill. He left this job as well. He started writing from 1965.[2]
Notable works
He was best known for writing fiction. He has written many short stories, playwrights and novels. In 1981, his play "Dungi Manjh Darya" won the third prize in the German Drama Festival, in which he has mentioned the greatness of the Indus River and its fishermen. Inspired by his novel "Mohan Jo Daro", the Indian film industry has also made a film with the same name Mohan Jo Daro.
He was notable for the following works:[5]
- Dharti Dhikana
- Mohenjo Daro(Novel)
- Dungi Manjh Darya(play)
- Sindhbad Jo Safar(Novel)
Death
He died on 8 August 2016 in Karachi.[5]
