Bano Qudsia was born in 1928 in Ferozpur, Punjab. Bano Qudsia, also known as Bano Aapa, was a Pakistani novelist, playwright, and spiritualist. She wrote literature in Urdu .producing drama plays, novels, and short stories. Qudsia is best recognized for her novel” Raja Gidh” This novel is very famous. Qudsia also wrote for television and stage in both Urdu and Punjabi.Her play” Aadhi baat ” has been called “a classic play.” She wrote more than forty novels and plays. This section is going to encompass the biography, education, and family details of Bano Qudsia.
Life Story:
bano qudsia biography Bano moved with her family to Lahore during the partition of India. Her father is a landlord with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. He died when Bano was very young. She attended school in Dharamshala, East India, before moving to Lahore . Her mother was an educationist. Bano develops a keen interest in academics. She was known to produce thoughtful and profound writings that held a mystical and charming style. Bano Qudisa was not only a thoughtful and intellectual writer but also the backbone of the country. Her mother was also a graduate and inspector of schools in British India, and her brother Viviaz Chattha was a painter.
Education:
Bano Qudsia got her bachelor’s degree from Kinard College Lahore. After they migrated to Pakistan, she got admission to in MA Urdu literature at the Government College University (GCU). She completed her master’s degree in 1951.
Bano Qudsia Career:
Bano’s career in writing start in 1947 with the encouragement of Ashfaq Ahmad during their college days. Migration from India to Pakistan had a profound impact on Bano’s desire to write for her country.
Bano Qudsia Books
Novels:
She wrote various novels, which are as follows:
- Warmandgi Shoq
- Adab Latif
- Raja Gidh
- Aik Din
- Haasil Ghaat
- Rah-e-Rawan
- Na Qabil-e-Zikar
- Amar Bail
- Ek Din
- Kuch Aur Nahi
- Dast Bast
Dreams:
Bano wrote various TV series, novels, and books. She has not only shown her best, most skilled writing on TV but also on radio. “Sudhraan” was her first-ever drama serial. Bano had been writing since the time of radio and wrote on radio until 1965.
Her husband, Ashfaq Ahmad:
Bano husband Ashfaq Ahmad He was a famous Pakistani writer, playwright, and intellectual. He was regarded by many as among the finest Urdu, Afsana, and short story writers.
Family:
Bano Qudsia was married to her college fellow named Ashfaq Ahmad, who too was inclined towards literature. The couple brought extraordinary novels and dramas to the world of literature.
Bano Qudsia is the wife of Ashfaq Ahmad, a famous novelist.
Children: Aneeq Ahmad Khan, Aseer Ahmad Khan, and Anees Ahmad Khan.
Siblings: Pervaize Chattha.
Parents: Chaudhary Badrul Zman Chattha.
Occupation:
Writer, playwright, and intellectual.
Alma mater
Kinnaird College, Government College University, Lahore
Subject:
Literature philosophy. Psychology sociology spiritualism philosophy socialism
Famous and notable works Raja Gidh (1981 )
Awards:
Sitara-i-imtiaz 1983
Hilal-i-Imtiaz 2010
Kamal-e-pun Award 2012
Lifetime Achievement Award 2016 Bano Qudsia died in Lahore in February 2017
Death:
Bano Qudsia died in Lahore on February 4, 2017. The great legacy, beautiful writings, and mind-blowing dedication towards literature are what will remain in the hearts of people.
