Sadiq-ur-Rahman Kidwai
Indian writer and academician
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Sadiq-ur-Rahman Kidwai is an Indian writer,[1][2][3] academician and a former dean of the School of Languages, Jawaharlal Nehru University,[4][5][6] known for his scholarship in Urdu literature.[citation needed] He is the secretary of the Ghalib Institute,[4] renowned educational and cultural institution in Delhi[7] and a member of the Goethe Society of India.[8][9] He was honored by the Government of India, in 2010, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.[10]
Born
India
OccupationsAcademician, writer
Spouse(s)Azra Kidwai - Academician, author, social worker
ChildrenJamal Kidwai, Saif Kidwai
Sadiq-ur-Rahman Kidwai | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupations | Academician, writer |
| Spouse(s) | Azra Kidwai - Academician, author, social worker |
| Children | Jamal Kidwai, Saif Kidwai |
| Parent(s) | Father: Shafiq Ur Rahman Kidwai, Freedom Fighter, Social Reformer, MLC. Mother: Siddiqa Kidwai, Social Worker |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Website | Official web site |
