Shamim Hanafi was a prominent Indian Urdu critic and dramatist, recognized for his role in the modernist movement in Urdu literature. Born on November 17, 1938, he authored several influential works, including 'The Philosophical Foundation of Modernism' and 'New Poetic Tradition'. He served as a professor emeritus at Jamia Millia Islamia after teaching at both Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University. Hanafi wrote notable dramas such as 'Mitti Ka Bulāwa' and 'Bāzār Mein Nīnd', receiving accolades like the Jnangarima Manad Alankaran award and Ghalib Award for his contributions.
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Meaning of the name - Shamim
fragrant, scented
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Shamim Hanafi belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: Allahabad University | Aligarh Muslim University
Occupation: translator
Employers: Aligarh Muslim University | Jamia Millia Islamia
Awards Received: Ghalib Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Scorpio 41 | 25 Scorpio 36 | 23 Aquarius 5 |
| Moon | 3 Libra 15 | 27 Libra 34 | 10 Sagittarius 30 |
| Mercury | 15 Sagittarius 1 | 1 Sagittarius 50 | 18 Aquarius 12 |
| Venus | 28 Scorpio 49 | 13 Scorpio 30 | 6 Capricorn 45 |
| Mars | 14 Libra 46 | 9 Sagittarius 31 | 8 Sagittarius 39 |
| Jupiter | 23 Aquarius 45 | 25 Cancer 6 | 9 Pisces 45 |
| Saturn | 12 Aries 0 | 25 Pisces 9 | 14 Aries 24 |
| Uranus | 15 Taurus 27 | 29 Taurus 37 | 14 Taurus 2 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 55 | 29 Pisces 30 | 22 Virgo 43 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 27 | 1 Aquarius 38 | 29 Cancer 53 |
| Rahu | 17 Scorpio 13 | 14 Pisces 30 | 12 Scorpio 37 |
| Ketu | 17 Taurus 13 | 14 Virgo 30 | 12 Taurus 37 |
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