Opinion | Guide evaluate of “Ek Mamuli Aadmi” by Noor Shah

Amidst the vivid cultural mosaic of valley, one luminary stands tall – Noor Shah a literary virtuous and genius whose inked prose paint a portrait of linguistic richness and inventive profundity. Born at picturesque Dalgate space of Srinagar in 1936, Noor Shah has launched into a literary Odyssey spanning many a long time. By means of his magical pen, he has profoundly enriched the fictional panorama of valley. Distinguished fiction author Asmat Chagtai says that she knew Kashmir by Noor Shah’s tales. One other famous fiction author Krishan Chander says that he knew Kashmir by the tales of Noor Shah and Hamidi Kashmiri. Throughout his service tenure Noor Shah has held many highly effective administrative posts viz Director Rural growth, Director Science and Know-how, Deputy Commissioner and Chief government officer JK vitality growth company. Aside from brief tales, Noor Shah has written eighty dramas for Radio. His resourcefulness could be assessed by going by his Novels like Payal Ke Zakhm, Neeli Jheel Kalay Saye and Aao Sou Jayein. The novelist has additionally to his credit score a number of novelettes like Adhi Raat Ka Suraj, Lamhe Aur Zanjeerien. Not solely dramas and novels, however he has written a number of TV serials like Dard Ka Rishta (13 episodes), Gul Aur Bulbul (13 episodes), Neelma (13 episodes), Photo voltaic Power in J &Okay (4 episodes), Gull (a 30 minute documentary) and a characteristic movie Urdu in Kashmiri. Noor Shah’s brief story assortment embody Be Ghat Ki Nav, Veeranay Ke Phool, Ek Raat Ki Malika, Man Ka Aagan Udas Udas, Geelay Pathroun Ki Mehak, Be Samar Sach and Aasman, Phool Aur Lahoo. Many M.Phil and Doctorate levels have been conferred to students for analysing the literary works of Noor Shah. The behavior of writing diary proved so fruitful to the him that he may write Band Kamrey Ki Khidki out of his diary entries. It’s due to this, Noor Shah has earned a reputation as a proactive fiction author of India. Presently the one which I’m reviewing is Ek Mamuli Aadmi a group of thirty brief tales. The guide spans 120 pages, boasting a crafted cowl and premium paper high quality is printed by Meezan Publishers Srinagar. Noor Shah has devoted this masterpiece to Ahmad Furqan, Ahmad Fawad, Ahmad Dawood and Qasim Kamili. This good-looking assortment opens with Baat Eik Raat Ki (p7) a magnificently crafted and superbly woven brief story reflecting the totally different types of poverty prevalent in our society, the place some are sure to beg earlier than public to feed their households whereas some even promote their chastity to earn by unlawful means. Taali(Sept. 11)- the second brief story is a transparent reflection of the unfair remedy met by our daughter in-laws by the hands of their mom in-laws in new residence notably after they fail to present beginning to a child. The connection takes many ugly turns and get strained with every passing day. With out checking the efficiency of sons, dad and mom go for divorcing the daughter in-laws and most embarassing second is confronted when medical stories show the fault of their very own son. Neeli Lout Aye Gi (12-20), Noor Shah is an skilled romantic fictional story author who’s well-versed about easy methods to start and end a coronary heart melting love story of two souls. This one among a few home sparrow has been skillfully formed enduring the sharp pangs of ache of solitude alongside a person who craves and longs for the corporate of Neeli his beloved. Apni Apni Kahani(p21-25), this one portrays the crafty and misleading nature of girls who at all times stand within the queu to lure an enormous chunk of gullible and simpleton males within the title of affection and pious relationship. They keep non permanent relations with males, go to well being resorts, spend nights in accommodations aspiring to earn large cash thereby deceiving them. Shakhi Be Samar (p26-27) – Noor Shah has artistically woven this one reflecting how two lady mates had been so nearer to one another residing as husband spouse towards the norms and traditions of social and spiritual ethics. Each had impregnated themselves by a male servant secretly who was accompanying them and doing their home chores. Be Nam Kahani Ka Akhri Warq (p32-34), this one skillfully crafted illustrates the dwindling human values and cultural ethos amongst valley dwellers. In previous Kashmir was well-known for it’s hospitality and wealthy human values however alas instantly such blessings have altogether vanished from the land of ever-flowing Jhelum and delightful Dal Lake. Ek Mamuli Aadmi (p43-48), this title brief story is wellcrafted by Noor Shah Sahab, revolving round a romantic story of Asima and Nadir who as soon as had been classmates throughout college life now aspiring to tie the nuptial however Asima’s brother turns into a hurdle of their real love story. Nadir belonged to an impoverished class whereas Asima was from a well-off household, so her brother didn’t permit her to strengthen their relationship. As an alternative he married her to Salman a wealthy man however his tragic demise resulting from an accident distressed Asima additional. Nadir had excelled in journalism and was a succesful and competent man however whereas capturing a firing scene he too misplaced his life on the identical day of Salman’s unintended demise. Name Bell (p49-51), We’ve beforehand heard many incidents about begging ladies being duped by thirsty males in their very own houses who aimed to earn for his or her kids however had been exploited sexually or typically they themselves had been serious about the identical. Allah Khair Kare (57-60), whereas going by this meticulously penned story, we’re reminded of the period of arrests and beating of our youth allegedly concerned in stone pelting by police. It may possibly’t be denied that solely these concerned in anti-national or delinquent actions are put behind the bars, however typically even harmless ones too are labelled as criminals and fall prey to the draconian legal guidelines as has been proven within the story. Kashmir Kahani(70), this one manifests and displays the ache of pelt victims who both have been partially blinded or have utterly misplaced their imaginative and prescient. Ghar Ki Baat(71), this one is a transparent reflection of the corruptive practices adopted by Policemen whereas coping with individuals on each day foundation who typically maintain it secret to their spouses and later beg earlier than them to not make it public. Khandani Rewayat(72-73), Difficult and complicated individuals at all times lure and dupe naive and artless individuals, nonetheless this unfair and unlawful means doesn’t go well with a literary individual particularly a poet as has been vividly painted in his story. Du Gaz Zamin(82-84), Pathetic and melancholic circumstances of individuals dwelling throughout two sides of the artificially created border have been expertly demonstrated the place the individuals having identical pores and skin color, traditions, tradition and historical past are made to endure ache and reside hostilely. They proceed to unfastened their family members, their goals get shattered and develop into homeless this complete for 2 yards of land. Jugno (85-86), Noor Shah Sahab has analogised kids with fireflies on this story who reside along with brotherhood, amicably and with utmost love and care. They’re devoid of hatred, avarice and cupidity. Pehchan(90-91), This one unveils the internal longing and craving wishes of some ladies who as an alternative of day’s vivid gentle, love the black and darkish night time. It’s as a result of no one recognises them whereas doing immoral and unscrupulous actions. Kitabain(92-94), There’s a famed proverb – books have to be few and good. Whereas selecting a guide, it’s essential we should at all times purchase the morally upright one’s, which develop morality and moral values amongst ourselves and our kids. These mustn’t be like these we’re sure to avoid our personal kids. Waapsi (109-11), Noor Shah Sahab has brilliantly mirrored the affect of division of individuals amongst a number of sects of the identical faith and area of Kashmir. Individuals are erecting few yard mosques in every lane and road, which finally has divided them amongst totally different ideologies, sects and communities. Apna Apna Dukh(115-18), On this tech-savvy and ultra-modern period when science and technological developments have eased our lives, each facility is definitely accessible at our doorsteps, our unethical and conservative nature has seen no transformation. We nonetheless think about our daughter in-laws as our maid servants and labourers for every member of the family, which contradicts the teachings and orders of holy faith. Lazati Be Gunah(119), this transient and shutting one of many guide depicts Noor Shah’s technical facets of making fictional items. That’s the reason he’s acclaimed amongst few distinguished and famous fiction writers of nation.