Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 22: The J&K Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) under the direction of Bharat Singh, Secretary JKAACL organized ‘Meet-the-Author’ programme to have a direct interaction with Bashir Bhadarwahi, renowned Kashmiri & Urdu writer of National fame here today at KL Sehgal Hall Jammu.
Bashir Bhadarwahi who wrote 46 books in Kashmiri and Urdu Language alongwith several articles on different regional languages served on many position in JK Government.
Prof. Shad Ramzan convenor for Kashmir Sahitya Akademi was guest of honour on the occasion who extolled JKAACL for having unique kind of direct interaction of the writer with the audience which aid the exploration of various life aspects and works which act as a creative inspiration for the author/writer.
At the very outset, Secretary JKAACL Bharat Singh Manhas said that Bashir Bhadherwahi- Legendary figure of Kashmiri and Urdu language has been very popular in his entire career due to his great poetries.
JKAACL feels proud to honour such legendary writers of our region who have created a niche in their respective fields and brought laurel for the UT of J &K.
He further informed that JKAACL has started this series to promote direct interaction with author whom we have read in books.
The event was presided over by Shohab Anayat Malik HoD of Urdu Department, University of Jammu who lauded the efforts of JKAACL and said that JKAACL is leaving no stone unturned in present time for upliftment of art literature and culture of the UT. He congratulated the JKAACL Secretary for taking such initiative in Jammu.
On the occasion, Zahir Banihali presented a paper on life and works of Bashir Bhaderhwahi alongwith Dr Shenaz Qaderi HoD Urdu who presented research article on life and works of Bashir Bhaderhwahi. Dr Shahnawaz Editor cum Culural Officer of JKAACL presented the vote of thanks.