Ishaq Samejo
Pakistani poet, writer and literary critic of Sindhi Language
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Ishaq Samejo (Sindhi: اسحاق سميجو, Urdu: اسحاق سمیجو) is a Pakistani poet,[1] writer and literary critic of Sindhi Language.
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| Native name | اسحاق سميجو |
| Born | Muhammad Ishaq Samejo 18 March 1975 |
| Occupation | Poet, critic, Professor, erstwhile Director Institute of Sindhology, Chairman (incumbent) Sindhi Language Authority Hyderabad |
| Education | MA Sindhi Language, PhD |
| Alma mater | University of Sindh Jamshoro, Pakistan |
| Genre | Poetry Research |
| Subject | Love, Togetherness |
| Literary movement | Progressive |
| Notable works | Shaeri saan dushmani Sda bechain aa Biye Taraf Qbilo ho |
| Notable awards | Pakistan Academy of Letters award |
| Children | Banafsha |
Early life
It is mentioned in Encyclopedia Sindhiana by Sindhi Language Authority that Samejo was born to Jaaro Khan on 18 March 1975 at village Fazulpur, Dadu District, Sindh.[2][3]
Education
Career
Ishaq Samejo started his literary career as a poet and critic from 1990.[2] He was appointed as a lecturer and now he is working as a professor of Sindhi language in University of Sindh, Jamshoro.[6] Samejo remained in charge of Mirza Kalich Beg chair University of Sindh[6][7][8][9] and he rendered his services as Director of Institute of Sindhology, University of Sindh[10][11][12] Pakistan. He has attended many national and international conferences and presented his papers about the literature, culture and cultural heritage of Sindh in literary conferences held in India, Thailand, Malaysia including in other parts of Pakistan. His many valuable books have been published.[6][13] Ishaq Samejo is also member of advisory board of Sindhi Boli journal by Sindhi Language Authority Hyderabad Sindh.[14] he served as Chairman of Sindhi department of Sindh university.[15][16] He has compiled many books of poetry of Shaikh Ayaz and Wafa Nathanshahi.[6] Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Sindhi Language Authority, Government of Sindh.[17]
Books
- Duniya Joon lok Aakhaniyoon (Hyderabad: Zindagi, 1998) – compilation
- Tareekhi Manhoon Tareekhi Galhioon (Part i & Part ii) (Hyderabad: Sohni, 1998) – compilation
- Sada Bechain Aahe (Hyderabad: Naon Janam, 2001)
- Dil Jo Rasto, Ghazals (Hyderabad: Roshni Kandiaro, 2003) – compilation
- Geroo Ves Ghazal (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2004) – compilation
- Shairi Saan Dushmani (Hyderabad: Naon Janam, 2005) – criticism[18]
- Gunaah Ja Geet (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2006) – poetry
- Hikrri Huie Benazir (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2008) – compilation
- Nav-a Halee Aa Geet Khani (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2009)[7] – compilation