Aziz Hajini

Aziz Hajini (born Abdul Aziz Parray; 7 March 1957[1]) is a Kashmiri writer, poet, critic and convenor of Sahitya Akademi for New Delhi's Northern Regional Board. He previously served as a secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. He wrote more than twenty books in Kashmiri language, including poetry and criticism.[2][3]

Aziz Hajini
BornAbdul Aziz Parray
(1957-03-07) 7 March 1957
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Pen nameAziz Hajini
Occupation
  • Writer
  • Poet
  • Critic
LanguageKashmiri
EducationBA (Hons)
PhD
Alma materUniversity of Kashmir
SubjectLiterature
Notable awardsSahitya Akademi Award

In 2015, his book Aane Khane, a literary criticism covering Kashmiri literature and language was released by then the governor of Jammu and Kashmir Narinder Nath Vohra[4] and later in 2016, he became the recipient of Akademi Award in Kashmir after the book was released to general public.[5]

Biography

He was born as Abdul Aziz Parray in 1957 at Hajin area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He did his early schooling at Hanjin, and later moved to Srinagar city where he graduated from the Government Degree College, Bemina. He later received honours degree in Kashmiri language from the University of Kashmir. He is first gold medalist of the university in the Kashmiri language category. He obtained PhD in 2017 from the same university. Prior to his PhD, he qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET).[6]

He served as an assistant professor of Sheikh-ul-Alam Studies at the Kashmir University until he was appointed as the president of Adbee Markaz Kamraz, a literary organization of the Jammu and Kashmir. From 2008 to 2012, he served as convenor of Shahitya Akademy for Kashmiri languages. Prior to this, he served as a member of the Akademy from 1997 to 2002.[7]

He was also appointed as a member of the Indian Institute of Public Administration for New Delhi and a member of the National Book Trust in 2012. From 1998 to 2000, he was appointed as president of Kashmir Theater Association and between 1998 and 2008, served as general secretary of the Adbi Markaz Kamraz. He also participated in literary seminars in aboard such as the US, the UAE and in Canada.[7]

In 2013, he translated 'Do Gaz Zameen, a novel by Abdul Samad into Kashmiri language, leading it to become the recipient of an uncertain award for best translation in Kashmiri.[5]

Awards and accordion
Year Nominated work Award Category Result Ref.
2013 Teuth Pazar Sahitya Akademi Award Best Book Won [8]
2016 Aane Khane Best Book [9]

References
  1. "Dr Aziz Hajini" (PDF). kashmiruniversity.net. University of Kashmir.
  2. "Dr Aziz Hajini Unwell Shifted To New Delhi For Treatment". KNS. 20 August 2020.
  3. "Hajini elected as convener of Kashmiri Advisory Board of Sahitya Academy".
  4. Service, Tribune News. "Governor releases Dr Hajini's book". Tribuneindia News Service.
  5. "Aziz Hajini bags Sahitya Akademi Award for 'Aan e Khane'". Greater Kashmir. 22 December 2016.
  6. Yousuf, Imran. "IN CONVERSATION WITH Dr. AZIZ HAJINI".
  7. "Dr Hajini Takes Over as Secretary Cultural Academy". Kashmir Life. 27 June 2015.
  8. "Hajni Bags Sahitya Akademi Translation Award". Kashmir Life. 3 September 2013.
  9. "KASHMIRI – Sahitya Akademi".
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