Mohammad Zahid | |
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| Born | 1977 (age 48–49) Anantnag, Kashmir Valley, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable awards | Jibanananda Das Award |
| Parents | Bashir Ahmad Makhdoomi Badshah Gowher |
Mohammad Zahid (born 1977) is an Indian poet, translator and editor from Anantnag, Kashmir.[1] He is a recipient of Best Book Award from Academy of Art Culture & Languages, J&K for his maiden poetry collection, The Pheromone Trail. He is also a recipient of Jibanananda Das Award for his translation of Kashmiri poetry into English.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Mohammad Zahid was born in 1977 at Anantnag in Kashmir Valley. His father Bashir Ahmad Makhdoomi and mother Badshah Gowher were scholars of English literature and Persian literature, respectively.[2] Zahid had his early education in Anantnag. Having his Bachelor's degree in Science, he studied English Literature at Aligarh Muslim University. Later he joined Jammu & Kashmir Bank as a Probationary Officer.
Professional and literary career[edit | edit source]
Despite being a banker by profession, Zahid has devoted his spare time to literature. His poetry has featured at International Library of Poetry, Florida and International Poetry Festival. [3] He has served as Editor of Muse India.[4] He has also served as a feature photographer for various journals like Lake View International Journal for Literature and Arts[5] and translator editor for several other journals. [6] His poetry has been translated into French,[7] Spanish and other world languages. His maiden poetry book “The Pheromone Trail” won the best book award from the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Language. [8] His poetry essentially captures the “illusion of fantasies that has enamoured Kashmiri people”. [9] He has also translated Kashmiri poetry into English including Sahitya Akademi award winning works of Naseem Shafaie.[10]
Awards and recognitions[edit | edit source]
- Best Book Award from Academy of Art Culture & Languages, J&K
- Jibanananda Das Award
- Reliance Time-Out Poetry Award
- Sacred Heart Poetry Prize
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- The Pheromone Trail (2013)
- Graffiti Of Dreams (2023)
- Kashmiri Language & Poetry Volume I (English Translation of Kashmiri Zuban aur Shayiri by Abdul Ahad Azad Published by Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art Culture & Languages
- Abdul Rahim Aama English Translation (Makers of Indian Literature) Sahitya Akademi New Delhi India
- The Hall of Mirrors English Translation of Aaena Khana Sahitya Akademi award winning essay collection of Aziz Hajini, Published by Sahitya Akademi
- Kashmiri Language & Poetry Volume III (English Translation of Kashmiri Zuban aur Shayiri by Abdul Ahad Azad Published by Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art Culture & Languages
See also[edit | edit source]
https://www.exoticindiaart.com/book/details/abdul-rahim-aama-makers-of-indian-literature-uam220/
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Mohammad Zahid – Author Profile". Cyberwit. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ↑ "Biodata of Mohammad Zahid". Cyberwit. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ↑ Jan Mudasir Gul. "Mohammad Zahid – An English Poet in Making from Kashmir". Academia. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ↑ Shakir Mir (23 November 2015). "Poetic Musing – Mohammad Zahid". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ↑ "Lake View International Journal - Contributors". 3 February 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ↑ Robert Garnham (10 March 2021). "Spilling Cocoa – "Cock" by Mohammad Zahid". Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ↑ "Poetry Reading Evening – Mohammad Zahid". Alliance Francaise. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ↑ "Pheromone Trail gets best book award". Cyberwit. 16 July 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ↑ Murtaza Shibli (16 July 2017). "Trails of pain – Kashmir's English Writing". Kashmir Narrator. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ↑ ""The Sea and I" by Naseem Shafaiye translated by Mohammad Zahid". Antonym Magazine. 28 August 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.