Mohiuddin Hajni

Prof. Mohiuddin Hajni
Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni
Born
Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni

(1917-08-21)August 21, 1917
DiedJanuary 21, 1993(1993-01-21) (aged 75)
Bandipora, J&K, India
Resting placeHajin, Bandipora
Pen nameMohiuddin Hajni
Occupation
  • Writer
  • Poet
  • Critic
  • Political activist
Language
Kashmiri
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EducationLLB
Diploma in Journalism
Alma materS.P College
Aligarh Muslim University
SubjectsLanguage, Art, Literature, Culture, Politics
Notable awardsSahitya Akademi Award

Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni (21 June 1917 – 21 January 1993) was a Kashmiri writer, critic, political activist and teacher. He wrote in regional and foreign languages such as Urdu, Persian, Arabic and primarily in Kashmiri language. In 1970, he became the recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award for his research publication titled Maqalati Hajini.

He translated One Thousand and One Nights (often known as Alif Laila), into Kashmiri language, and sometimes used to wrote radio dramas and poetry. During his career, he criticised the political doctrine of Sheikh Abdullah, 3rd chief ministers and 2nd prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir.