Imdad Sabri
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16 October 1914
Imdad Sabri | |
|---|---|
| Born | Imad Al-Rashid Sabri 16 October 1914 Chouriwalan, Delhi |
| Died | 13 October 1988 (aged 73) Delhi |
| Occupation | Journalism |
| Years active | 50 years |
| Known for | journalism and politics |
| Notable work | History of Journalism in Urdu, History of Crime and Punishment, Jaal of Farangiyas, with Subhash Chandrapos |
Imdad al-Rashid Sabri (16 October 1914 – 13 October 1988) was an Indian journalist, Councilor and former elected Deputy Governor of Delhi (Deputy Mayor).[1]
Imdad Sabri was born on 16 October 1914, in Chouriwalan, Delhi. His father Ashraf-ul-Haq Sabri was a scholar, he worked with Haji [Amdadullah Muhajir Makki] and Rashid Ahmad Ganguhi. So he combined the names of both personalities in the name of his son "Imdad al-Rashid Sabri".[2]
Academic and political life
Imdad Sabri was a journalist and writer. In his History of Urdu Journalism, he wrote a comprehensive history of journalism in three volumes. He also wrote many other books on various topics. He was the editor of several newspapers and magazines. He was the editor of Shaheeruddin Ashraf's weekly Mashhadah for years. Delhi's wall journalism i.e. publishing posters and pasting them overnight, was a hobby. His posters were unique and effective in terms of language and expression.[citation needed]
With academic taste, he also entered the field of politics and participated in several elections and won twice, including as Deputy Mayor of Delhi in 1977.[3] He also held the post of Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Corporation.[4]
Personal life
Imdad Sabri has two sons, Sharaf Sabri and Ahmed Sabri.[5]