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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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, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for November 17, 2023 |
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| Sun | 24 Scorpio 41 | 25 Scorpio 5 | 21 Aquarius 4 |
| Moon | 3 Libra 15 | 19 Capricorn 8 | 15 Scorpio 32 |
| Mercury | 15 Sagittarius 1 | 11 Sagittarius 5 | 14 Aquarius 45 |
| Venus | 28 Scorpio 49 | 10 Libra 19 | 4 Capricorn 35 |
| Mars | 14 Libra 46 | 25 Scorpio 14 | 7 Sagittarius 27 |
| Jupiter | 23 Aquarius 45 | 8 Taurus 33 | 9 Pisces 17 |
| Saturn | 12 Aries 0 | 0 Pisces 38 | 14 Aries 13 |
| Uranus | 15 Taurus 27 | 20 Taurus 55 | 14 Taurus 0 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 55 | 24 Pisces 59 | 22 Virgo 45 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 27 | 28 Capricorn 13 | 29 Cancer 55 |
| Rahu | 17 Scorpio 13 | 23 Aries 13 | 12 Scorpio 43 |
| Ketu | 17 Taurus 13 | 23 Libra 13 | 12 Taurus 43 |
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