Mohiuddin Hajni
Prof. Mohiuddin Hajni | |
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Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni | |
| Born | Ghulam Mohiuddin Hajni August 21, 1917 Hajin, J&K, British India |
| Died | January 21, 1993 (aged 75) Bandipora, J&K, India |
| Resting place | Hajin, Bandipora |
| Pen name | Mohiuddin Hajni |
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| Language | Kashmiri
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| Education | LLB Diploma in Journalism |
| Alma mater | S.P College Aligarh Muslim University |
| Subjects | Language, Art, Literature, Culture, Politics |
| Notable awards | Sahitya 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.