Khialdas Fani
Born4 April 1914 (1914-04-04)
Mian Jo Goth, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died8 April 1995 (1995-04-09) (aged 81)
India
OccupationWriter, poet, dramatist, educator
NationalityIndian

Khialdas Fani (4 April 1914 – 8 April 1995) was an Indian writer, poet, stage artist, and singer renowned for his contributions to Sindhi literature. He held the position of vice-chairman at the Madhya Pradesh Sindhi Sahitya Academy.

Biography

Khialdas was born on 4th April 1914 in Mian Jo Goth, near Shikarpur, Sindh (now in Pakistan). His father's name was Valiram Begwani. He attended a school in his village and later pursued further education in Shikarpur.[1]

In India, he served as professor at Bhopal College and retired in 1973.[2] In recognition of his significant contributions to education and literature, the Bhopal Government appointed him as the lifetime principal of the college. During his time in Bhopal, Fani held several prominent roles, including serving as the convener of the textbook committee, vice-president of the Provincial Academy, and a member of the Central Literary Academy.

Additionally, he served as the chairman of the Bhopal Kalamandal (theater/stage drama) for an impressive span of 35 years. Furthermore, he was an approved PhD supervisor at the Bombay University.[3]

Literary contributions

At the time of his birth, Shikarpur was a hub of literary activities and gatherings.[4] Many renowned poets, including Agha Ghulam Nabi Sufi, Faqir Ghulam Ali Masroor, Lutufullah Jogi, and Saz Ali Saz, used to participate in these gatherings. The young Fani found great inspiration in the poetry of Agha Ghulam Nabi Sufi and began composing his own poems under Sufi's guidance. It was likely in the year 1929 when Fani presented his first poem in a literary gathering in Shikarpur.

Fani is widely regarded as one of the finest Sindhi language poets, both in Sindh and India. He showcased his poetic brilliance by composing verses in various forms, including Geet, Kafi, Baita, Panjkada, Ghazal and Rubai among others.[5] His poetry encompassed themes like the omnipotence of the Creator, the beauty of nature, tender human emotions, and the realities of modern life.[6]

After the partition of India, the poems he composed reflected his fond memories of the cherished days spent in his birthplace in Sindh. Fani's poems not only contain profound thoughts but also showcase his adeptness in selecting appropriate words and forms.[7] The rhythmic quality of his poems might be attributed to his skill as a skilled singer and musician.[8]

Books

  • Radio Raag (Radio Songs), 1949[2]
  • Samoondee Laharoon (Waves of Ocean), poetry, 1951
  • Sik, Soz Ain Saaz (Longing, Grief & Musical Instrument), poetry, 1983[3]
  • Khizaan-Jee-Khushboo Peela Pann  (Fragrance of Autumn – Yellow Leaves), poetry, 1994[9]
  • Makti Marag
  • Pachhtau Ja Gorha[10]
  • Samund Samayo Boonda Men[11]

Kalakar Mandal

Fani established the Kalakar Mandal in Bhopal, a vibrant theater group. Under this platform, he produced numerous stage dramas, introducing and nurturing several talented young stage actors and actresses. He specifically encouraged Sindhi-speaking girls to showcase their talent. Some of his renowned dramas are listed below:

  • Qismat Jo Khel
  • Wirhasat
  • Shal Dheear Na Jaman
  • Ahsas Jo Aaeenu
  • Karni Bharni

Fani wrote lyrics for the first Sindhi film Ekta which was released in 1942.[12]

Awards and honours

He received several awards and honors during his career. However he has not left any record behind him except the following award for his poetry collection Sik, Soz Ain Saaz (at New Delhi by Central Hindi Directorate, Govt. of India).[2]

Death

Khialdas Fani passed away on April 8th, 1995 in India.[1][13]

References

  1. 1 2 Samejo, Ishaque (2015). "Khealdas Fani" (PDF). Keenjhar. 18: 1–12. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Late Khialdas Valiram Begwani". Sindhi Sangat. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  3. 1 2 "هند سنڌ جو مشهور شاعر: ۽ شيخ اياز جو استاد کيئلداس "فاني"". SindhSalamat. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  4. ↑ Sindhi, Madad Ali. شڪارپور: ھڪ شھر ھڪ تھذيب (in Sindhi) (1st ed.). Karachi: Department of Culture, Government of Sindh.
  5. ↑ Naqash Nayab Mangi. "کيئلداس فاني جي غزل گوئي", Monthly Naeen Zindagi, pp. 32, December 1998.
  6. ↑ Chohan, Wafa Manzoor; کيئلداس فاني جي شاعريءَ ۾ منظرنگاري, Mehran, pp. 9, Sindhi Adabi Board, 2017. Retrieved on 2020.04.18
  7. ↑ Junejo A.J., A Brief History of Sindhi Literature (In Sindhi), pp. 282, Sindhi Language Authority, 2004.
  8. ↑ Jetley, M.K. “The Sindhi Scene: Wanted: More Novels and Plays.” Indian Literature, vol. 27, no. 6 (104), 1984, pp. 145–153. JSTOR. Accessed 18 Apr. 2020
  9. ↑ Phānī, Khīyaladāsa Begavāṇī (1994). K̲h̲izān jī k̲h̲vushbūʼa, pīlā pana: naẓm, nag̲h̲mah, shiʻr, shāʻirī (in Sindhi). Bhopāl: Kalākār Manḍal. OCLC 32855355.
  10. ↑ Phānī, Khīyaladāsa Begavāṇī; Phānī, Khīyaladāsa Begavāṇī (1986). Pachatāva jā g̈oṛhā: panu. Bhopāla: Kalākāra Maṇḍala. OCLC 50824484.
  11. ↑ "سَمُنڊ سمايو بُوند ۾". Encyclopedia Sindhiana (in Sindhi). Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  12. ↑ "ايڪتا". Encyclopedia Sindhiana (in Sindhi). Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  13. ↑ شري کيئلداس وليرام بيگواڻي فاني، ضفحو 33، ساهت ۽ ڪلا جي رچنا،جلد: 142، اپريل ـ جون 2014، انڊين انسٽيٽيوٽ آف سنڌالاجي، اديپور، انڊيا.
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