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Imdad Sabri
Indian journalist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Imdad al-Rashid Sabri (16 October 1914 – 13 October 1988) was an Indian journalist, Councilor and former elected Deputy Governor of Delhi (Deputy Mayor).[1]
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Early life
Imdad Sabri was born on 16 October 1914, in Chouriwalan, Delhi. His father Ashraf-ul-Haq Sabri was a scholar, he worked with Haji [Amdadullah Muhajir Makki] and Rashid Ahmad Ganguhi. So he combined the names of both personalities in the name of his son "Imdad al-Rashid Sabri".[2]
Academic and political life
Imdad Sabri was a journalist and writer. In his History of Urdu Journalism, he wrote a comprehensive history of journalism in three volumes. He also wrote many other books on various topics. He was the editor of several newspapers and magazines. He was the editor of Shaheeruddin Ashraf's weekly Mashhadah for years. Delhi's wall journalism i.e. publishing posters and pasting them overnight, was a hobby. His posters were unique and effective in terms of language and expression.[citation needed]
With academic taste, he also entered the field of politics and participated in several elections and won twice, including as Deputy Mayor of Delhi in 1977.[3] He also held the post of Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Corporation.[4]
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Personal life
Imdad Sabri has two sons, Sharaf Sabri and Ahmed Sabri.[5]
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Books
Imdad Sabri authored dozens of books, some of which are as follows:
Notable works
"Tarikh-e-Sahafat-e-Urdu" (تاریخ صحافت اردو) or "History of Urdu Journalism," is considered one of the most comprehensive works for Urdu Journalist.[6]
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Death
On 13 October 1988, after being ill for some time, he died in Delhi at the age of 74 and was buried in Mehndiyan cemetery.[1]
References
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