Hamidi Kashmiri
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Hamidi Kashmiri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932 |
| Died | 27 December 2018 (aged 85–86) Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, educationist, professor |
| Spouse | Maryam Hamidi |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Padma Shri Ghalib Award Sahitya Akademi Award |
H. U. Hamidi (1932 – 26 December 2018), commonly known as Hamidi Kashmiri, was an Indian poet, literary critic, and educationist, primarily known for his works in Urdu and Kashmiri literature. Over the course of his career, he authored nearly fifty books on poetry, criticism, and literary theory. He served as the 13th vice-chancellor of the University of Kashmir from 1990 to 1993.
Kashmiri was born in 1932 in Bohri Kadal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, British India.[1] He obtained his higher education in Urdu literature, eventually completing a PhD on the influence of European thought on modern Urdu poetry.[1]
Career
Hamidi began his career with the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, later joining the University of Kashmir in 1969 as a faculty member in the Department of Urdu. He rose through various academic positions before being appointed as the vice-chancellor of the University of Kashmir in 1990, a post he held until 1993.[2]
He was also associated with literary institutions and journals, serving as editor of Sheeraza, a publication of the Jammu and Kashmir Cultural Academy. After retirement, he founded and edited the literary magazine Jahaad, which published works by both local and national writers.[2]
