| Birth place | Tharu Shah, Sind, British India |
|---|---|
| Birth date | August 5, 1921 |
| Death date | February 10, 2001 (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Indian communist, short story person, novelist, freedom fighter |
| Death place | Mumbai, India |
| Citizenship | British India till 1947 Indian 1947-2001 |
| Language | Sindhi |
| Alma mater | D. J. Sindh Government Science College |
Gobind Malhi (5 August 1921-10 February 2001) was a Sindhi fictionist, essayist and a dramatist-director. He is credited with having revived Sindhi theatre in India. His extensive body of work comprises twenty-four novels, forty-one plays, forty short stories, and numerous articles covering a wide range of subjects. He has also directed over fifty productions.[1][2][3]
Biography
Early years
Malhi was born in 1921, in Nawabshah District in a small village Tharushah, in a Hindu Zamindar family.[4] From a young age, Malhi showed defiance against societal norms and a keen interest in music and nature. Personal circumstances significantly influenced Malhi's formative years. He lost his mother when he was just sixteen months old.[5] He was also compelled into matrimony while still a student in Karachi due to societal pressure and familial norms. Despite these challenges, his education in Karachi provided him exposure to broader ideas and experiences.[6]
Inspired by his father's extensive book collection, Malhi began writing poetry at 14.[6] As an adult, he actively participated in the Indian National Independence Movement, causing a rift with his traditionalist father.[6] Despite his father's objections, Malhi joined the 1942 'Quit India Movement' and faced imprisonment for violating colonial laws.[6]
Writing Career
In Karachi, Malhi gained recognition in literary circles, hosting gatherings attended by prominent writers of his time.[6] He founded and edited the magazine Nia Duniya, promoting progressive Sindhi thought.[6]
After the partition of India, Malhi relocated to Mumbai.[6] His work includes over two dozen novels, three dozen short plays, and over thirty-five short stories, earning him numerous awards. Malhi's translations of literature from other languages enriched Sindhi literature, while his own works have been translated into multiple languages.[6]
Malhi also made significant contributions to Sindhi culture through his work in drama, film, and music.[6] His efforts to unite Sindhi writers under a shared platform further solidified his legacy within the Sindhi cultural and literary community.[6]
Books
- Sindhi Kahani Chayanika, Pakhira Valar Khan Vichuria
- Inqalabi Sipahi
- Aansun, Sargam Sahitya[clarification needed]
- Zindagi Ji Rah Te, novel
- Sharam Booti, Sathi Sahitya[clarification needed]
- Jeevan Sathi, novel
References
- ^ Lal, Ananda (2004). "Malhi, Gobind". The Oxford Companion to Indian Theatre. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/acref/9780195644463.001.0001/acref-9780195644463-e-0335
- ^ "DAWN – Features; October 14, 2007". 14 October 2007.
- ^ Naeem, Raza (2022-08-28). "Book Review: Discovering Sharam Booti, Rediscovering Gobind Malhi in Pakistan". Outlook India. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ "Gobind Malhi". Sindhishaan. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived 2024-06-29 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Sindhishaan - Gobind Malhi". sindhishaan.com