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Muhammad Usman Memon
Muhammad Usman Memon at an event
Muhammad Usman Memon at an event
Born(1952-04-01)April 1, 1952
Bubak, Sindh, Pakistan
DiedDecember 8, 2021(2021-12-08) (aged 69)
Dadu, Sindh, Pakistan
LanguageSindhi
NationalityPakistani
GenreDrama writing, Poetry, History, Archaeology, Culture
Notable awardsBest Drama Writer Award (Sindh TV), and Sindh Rani Award
SpouseNajma Usman

Muhammad Usman Memon (Sindhi: محمد عثمان ميمڻ, Urdu: محمد عثمان میمن) was a renowned Sindhi-language writer, archaeologist, columnist, poet, storyteller, drama writer and musicologist from Sindh.[1]

Life

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Renowned Sindhi language writer, Researcher, Archaeologist, Musicologist, poet, story writer, and Drama Writer Muhammad Usman Memon, son of Muhammad Bachal, was born on April 1, 1952, in the historic town of Bobak located on the shores of Manchar Lake. His paternal grandfather moved to Dadu before the partition of India, where Usman's intellectual growth occurred. From primary school, he studied Persian and Arabic at Madrasa Darul Fuyuz Dadu under Muhammad Suleman Sadaai and Muhammad Mustafa Malkani. He learned Quranic recitation from Qari Muhammad Qasim Chandio. After completing three grades at the primary school within the madrasa, he passed his fifth grade from Primary Main School Dadu. He then entered sixth grade at Paramanand Hardas Pilot High School, Dadu, where he studied until matriculation. He completed his Intermediate Science at Jamia Millia College, Malir, Karachi, where he had the opportunity to be influenced by prominent scholars of the time like Maududi and Sibte Hassan and developed close ties with Comrade Nazish, leading to his involvement in the Communist Party. For several years, he wrote Sindhi programs and drama scripts for Pakistan television. In poetry, his mentor was Ustad Bukhari, with whom he shared a close relationship from 1970 to 1992. Besides correcting his poetry, Ustad Bukhari also played a significant role in shaping his life. In 1980, he established the "Dadu Arts Club," where he appointed Ustad Muhammad Saleh Sand, an expert in classical music. The club purchased all the necessary instruments. several students, including Khadim Sakhirani and Akbar Brohi, came to learn there. He was also a founding member of the Dadu Press Club and spent many years in journalism, serving as editor of the weekly "Roshan Tab" newspaper. He was also the honorary secretary of the Dadu Chamber of Commerce for 15 years. He began writing dramas in 1975, with his first being "Pasi Gaarha Gul" and the second "Cherio." To date, around 30 of his dramas have been aired on PTV. When KTN and Sindh TV started their broadcasts in 2005, he also began writing for them. Muhammad Usman Memon played a vital role in promoting Sindhi stage plays and theatre in Dadu during the 1970s and 1980s, writing stories for several stage plays. In addition to his work in drama, he conducted research on archaeology, ancient relics, and music, and published several research books on these topics. His tireless contributions have given Sindhi drama new directions and trends, creating a distinct identity for himself in the world of Sindhi drama.[2][3][4]. He served as Project Director of Encyclopedia [5]. the first Encylopedia of Sindh at Sindhi Language Authority From 2009 to 2019, in this period 12 Volumes of Encyclopedia Sindhiana were published.

Books Published

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Music First Edition: 2008, Second Edition: 2017 Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad ISBN: 978-969-625-103-3 [6]

Architecture Published: 2010 Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad ISBN: 978-969-9098-19-2 [7]

  • Tijarat ae Bankari Ji Lughat

Commerce and Banking Published: 2011 Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad ISBN: 978-969-9098-18-5 [8]

  • Sindh Je Qadeem Asaran Ji Directory[9]

Archaeology First Edition: 2008, Second Edition: 2017 Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad ISBN: 978-696-625-080-7

  • Balochistan Je Qadeem Asaran Ji Directory[10]

Archaeology Published: 2013 Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad ISBN: 978-969-9098-89-5 [11]

  • Dakhan Asia Je Bolian Ae Lapiyan Ji Directory

Languages and Scripts Published: 2010 Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad ISBN: 978-969-9098-35-2 [12]

  • Asar Qadeema Vol I[13]

Archaeology Author: Muhammad Usman Memon Compiler and Co-author: Ihsan Ahmed Memon Published: 2024 Antiquities and Archaeology Department, Government of Sindh ISBN: 978-969-9432-06-4 [14]

  • Sindhu Tahzeb Ja Maag

Archaeology Author: Muhammad Usman Memon Compiler and Co-author: Ihsan Ahmed Memon Published: 2023 Antiquities and Archaeology Department, Government of Sindh ISBN: 978-969-9432-04-0 [15]

Death

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Muhammad Usman Memon passed away on December 8, 2021[16], at the age of 72, in his beloved city of Dadu, at 12:30 PM due to cancer.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Poets and writers". Aziz Kingrani. 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  2. ^ "Renowned Sindhi Language Writer, Researcher, Short Story Writer, and Playwright Muhammad Usman Memon". Archived from the original on 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  3. ^ Ihsan Ahmed Memon (2022). Manchar Jo Maanhun (Muhammad Usman Memon) Anthology. Hyderabad, Pakistan: Muhammad Usman Memon Academy Hyderabad. ISBN 978-6277646004.
  4. ^ Ali Nawaz Arisar (May 8, 2022). "Manchar Jo Maanhu". Hindvasi. India. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  5. ^ "Sindhiana Category". Sindhi Language Authority. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  6. ^ Muhammad Usman Memon, Sangeet Sansar, Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, 2008 (First Edition), 2017 (Second Edition), ISBN 978-969-625-103-3.
  7. ^ Muhammad Usman Memon, Tameerat Ji Lughat, Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, 2010, ISBN 978-969-9098-19-2.
  8. ^ Muhammad Usman Memon, Tijarat ae Bankari Ji Lughat, Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, 2011, ISBN 978-969-9098-18-5.
  9. ^ "Sindh Je Qadeem Asaran Ji Directory". Sindhsalamat. Sindhi Language Authority, Government of Sindh. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Balochistan Ja Qadeem Aasaaran Jee Directory". Sindh Library. Sindhi Language Authority, Government of Sindh. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  11. ^ Muhammad Usman Memon, Balochistan Je Qadeem Asaran Ji Directory, Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, 2013, ISBN 978-969-9098-89-5.
  12. ^ Muhammad Usman Memon, Dakhan Asia Je Bolian Ae Lapiyan Ji Directory, Sindhi Language Authority, Hyderabad, 2010, ISBN 978-969-9098-35-2.
  13. ^ "Asar E Qadema Vol I". Awami Awaz (in Sindhi). 21 October 2024. p. 4h. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  14. ^ Muhammad Usman Memon (Author), Ihsan Ahmed Memon (Compiler and Co-author), Asar Qadeema Vol I, Antiquities and Archaeology Department, Government of Sindh, 2024, ISBN 978-969-9432-06-4.
  15. ^ Muhammad Usman Memon (Author), Ihsan Ahmed Memon (Compiler and Co-author), Sindhu Tahzeb Ja Maag, Antiquities and Archaeology Department, Government of Sindh, 2023, ISBN 978-969-9432-04-0.
  16. ^ Moderator, The Time News (2021-12-09). "انسائيڪلوپيڊيا سنڌيانا جو اڳوڻو ڊائريڪٽر عثمان ميمڻ لاڏاڻو ڪري ويو". The Time News. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  17. ^ "پهرين وريسي جي تقريب". Awami Awaz. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
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