Shakespeare in Love with the Mughal Princess: Jahan Ara

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Born: 7 September 1941, Education: M.A. (Linguistics)

Hobbies: Deep intrest in Ancient and Medieval Indian History, Civilization and Culture: Theatre and International Cinema.

Works: Pyar Ki Baaten, Kitna Sundar Joda (Story collection). Jahan Barish Na Ho (Satire), Andhere Se Pare, Mujhe Chand Chahiye, Do Murdon Ke Liye Guldasta, Katna Shami Ka Vriksh Padm Pankhuri Ki Dhar Se (Novels); Neend Kyon Raat Bha Nahin Aati (One act-collection), Teen Natak, Surya Ki Antim Kiran Se Surya Ki Pehli Kiran Tak, Aathwan Sarg. Qaid-E-Hayat, Rati Ka Kangan, Shakuntla Ki Anguthi, Mughal Mahabharat (Plays).

Honors: Sangeet Natak Akademi, Sahitya Akademi, Vyas Samman for the novel 'Katna Shami Ka Vriksh Padm Pankhuri Ki Dhar Se', Kalidas Samman by the Govt. of Madhya Pradesh for the achievements in the field of Drama.

Film Direction: Direction and screen play for the 90-minute documentary Dara Shikoh: AN Aphorism of Truth. After Having been honored in seven International Film Festivals, Its Hindi and Urdu, sensor-certified versions were made.