Overview
Imran Shah (born 23 November 1933), also known as Nawab Imran Shah is an Indian Assamese language writer, poet, novelist, and scholar. He also writes under the pen names Ishan Dutta, Anamika Baruah, Kumbhakarna, and Animesh Baruah. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2021, for his contributions to literature and education.
Early life
Imran Shah was born on 23 November 1933 in Sivasagar, Assam. He was the youngest child of Muhammad Shah and Mariam Nessa. Shah attended '2 No. Dhai Ali Prathamik Vidyalaya' (No. 2 Dhai Ali Primary School), followed by attendance at the Government High School, Sivasagar. In 1952, he enrolled in the ISC course at Cotton College, Guwahati, and in 1958, he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sivasagar College. He earned his M.A in Assamese language from Gauhati University.
Teaching career
Shah started his professional career as a temporary teacher at Konwarpur High School, Sivasagar and later joined the staff at Sivasagar High Madrassa School, after completing his ISC. Upon gaining his M.A. degree from Gauhati University he joined Gargaon College as a lecturer in Assamese in 1962. From there he moved a year later to become a lecturer in Assamese at Sivasagar College, from which he retired as Head of the Department in 1993. During his retirement, he established Arunudoi College, a junior college near his home and served as its principal.
Writing and editing career
Shah began writing while still in school. His first book of poems Banvashi was published when he was in the ninth standard.
Published works
* Banavashi (Book of Poems) * Sangeetor Hkhipaare (Novel) * Aparicheeta * Kranti Rekha (Novel) * Bondho Duwar (Novel) * Kreetodasor hahi (Translated novel) * Jabanbandi (Novel) * Mur Phulanir Phool (Prose collection) * Asomiya Sangskritiloi Musalmanor Avadaan (Lecture) * Dhou Bhangi Dhou * Nisanga Dhusar (Book of Poems) * Kukuhaa (2012) (latest short story collection) * Ishan Duttar Nirbachito Kavita (Book of Poems) * Shikhar Minoti * Sagarikaa Novel) * Barnali (Novel) * Kavi Pulish (Novel) * Banjyotshna (Novel) * Tansen (Novel) * Tathapi Sagar (Novel) * Inkilaab (Translated Novel) * Junakor Chobi (Translated Novel) * Bosoror Galpa (1962, 1963, 1964) (Editor) * Kalantoror Kothokotha (Editor) * Vishwa Bandhu (Biography) * Bandi Bihonggome Kaande * Patheek * Ityaadi * Piyamukh Chanda * Poora Maatir Malita * Sparsharekha * Imran Shahor Nirbachito Galpa * Xoru Xoru Kotha (2013) *collection of articles*
Honors and awards
* Assam Valley Literary Award, 2010 * Ajan Peer Bota by Government of Assam * President of Asam Sahitya Sabha (2013) * Padma Shri, 2021