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Sobho Gianchandani

Sobho Gianchandani

Pakistani social scientist (1920-2014)

Sobho Gianchandani (Sindhi: سوڀو گيانچنداڻي‎; 3 May 1920 – 8 December 2014) was a Pakistani Sindhi social scientist, and revolutionary writer.

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Biography

Gianchandani was born in Bindi (some sources call it Bandi), a small village near the archaeological site of Mohenjo-daro. He attended NJV High School, DJ College, and SC Shahani Law College.[2][3] He was the first non-Urdu recipient of the Pakistan's top literary Kamal-e-Fun Award (for 2004), which is given every year to an eminent writer in recognition of his lifelong achievements in the field of literature.[1]

He was also a member of the Communist Party of Pakistan.[4]

Gianchandani died on 8 December 2014 at the age of 94.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Subho Gyan Chandani gets literary award". Dawn. 4 August 2005. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
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    Aziz, Shaikh; Sangi, Sohail (9 December 2014). "A dauntless crusader — Sobho Gianchandani (1920–2014)". Dawn. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
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    Tunio, Hafeez (9 December 2014). "Marxist leader Sobho Gianchandani dies at 95". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
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    Khan, M. Ilyas (9 December 2014). "Leading Pakistan communist Sobho Gianchandani dies". BBC. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
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    "Veteran intellectual Sobho Gianchadani passes away". The Times of India. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.


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