Renowned Sindhi poet Shamsher-ul-Hyderi, 79, passed away in Karachi on Friday after protracted illness. He was born on September 15, 1932 in the Kandhan town of Badin district. Besides being an acclaimed poet and writer of the Sindhi language, Hyderi was also a well-known columnist and drama-writer. He authored over a dozen books – ranging from poetry, travelogues to fiction novels – during his prolonged career. In the early days of Pakistan Television’s (PTV) Sindhi broadcast, Hyderi hosted several programs for the state television. He also wrote several Sindhi-language drama serials for PTV. As a journalist, Hyderi served as editor of several Sindhi dailies and magazines, including Mehran, Hilal-i-Pakistan and Naee Zindagi. The Sindhi Adbi Sangat (organisation of Sindhi poets and writers), where Hyderi served as secretary general for seven years, will observe a seven-day mourning period, the organisation’s Chairman Dr Mushtaq Phul announced. Well-known writer and broadcaster Naseer Mirza as well as other literary figures of Sindh including Dr Ayaz Gul, Dr Akash Ansari, Jami Chandio, Firak Halepoto, Dr Adal Soomro, Sindh Minister for Culture Sussui Palijo and others termed Hyderi’s demise a great loss for the world of literature and journalism of Sindh and Pakistan.
CM condoles Hydri’s demise
Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Qaim Ali Shah has expressed his deep sorrow and grief at the demise of poet, researcher and writer Shamsher ul Hydri. In a condolence message on Friday, he praised the services of the deceased in the realms of Sindhi art and literature. The CM termed the passing away of Shamsher ul Hydri as a big loss for the art and literature. He prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss
