Rashid Sabir

Rashid Sabir began his literary activities by writing short stories. His first story was published in famous Sindhi language literary magazine Badal in 1962. Then he translated stories of the renowned writer Amar Jaleel in Urdu. He wrote his first Radio play "Manzil" which was recorded and produced by Syed Manzoor Naqvi from Radio Pakistan Hyderabad. Overall, he wrote about 300 plays both in Sindhi and Urdu for Radio Pakistan Hyderabad.^[3] He hosted a religious program on Radio Pakistan Hyderabad for about five years.

He was a famous dialogue writer. In this capacity, he wrote dialogues for 12 Sindhi Pakistani films including "Phul Macchi", "Toofan", "Ghatoo Ghar Na Aaya", "Tay Qaidi", "Ho Jamalo", "Barsat" and "Aakhiri Goli".

As an actor, he was introduced on Pakistan Television (PTV) Centre Karachi in 1975. His first PTV play as an actor was "Oondahia Men Laat" produced by Bedal Masroor. He also acted in "Marvi", "Kanhin Kanhin Manhooa Manjh" and other Sindhi and Urdu dramas and serials. He also acted in various serials of private channels of Pakistan. He acted in one Urdu film "Saharay" in which he played a role of a school teacher. As a writer, he wrote more than 35 plays and serials for Pakistan Television.^[4]

He was a great educationist, expert in Arabic and poet. He authored following books:^[5]

• Tareekh-e-Islam (History of Islam)
• Jadeed Arabi Grammar (Modern Arabic Grammar)

In poetry, his pen name was "Sabir". This pen name for him was suggested by the renowned writer and scholar Moulana Ghulam Muhammad Girami.^[2]

In recognition of his contributions, he received "Writers Award" in 2001 and 2002 from Radio Pakistan Hyderabad.^[6]

Rashid Sabir died on 7 December 2012 in Karachi. He left behind a widow, three sons and five daughters.^[7]