Intizar Hussain or Intezar Hussain was a Pakistani writer of Urdu novels, short stories, poetry and nonfiction.
10 Facts About Intizar Hussain
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Intizar Hussain is widely recognised as a leading literary figure of Pakistan.
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Intizar Hussain was nominated for the International Booker Prize in 2013.
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Intizar Hussain was born on 21 December 1925 in Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, British India.
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Intizar Hussain received a degree in Urdu literature in Meerut.
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Intizar Hussain Husain was often described as possibly the greatest living Urdu writer.
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Intizar Hussain decided not to be closely associated with either group and managed to stay neutral and focus on his writing career.
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Intizar Hussain wrote short stories, novels and poetry in Urdu, and literary columns for newspapers such as Dawn and Daily Express.
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Intizar Hussain believed that two forces had risen in contemporary Pakistan: women and the mullahs.
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Intizar Hussain acknowledged his study and the influence of Buddhist texts and the Mahabharata.