Ilyas Sitapuri

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Ilyas Sitapuri
الیاس سیتا پوری
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Born(1934-10-30)30 October 1934
Sitapur, British India
DiedOctober 1, 2003
Karachi, Pakistan
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • Historical writer
NationalityPakistani
GenreHistorical fiction
Years active1950–2003
Spouse

Ilyas Sitapuri (October 30, 1934 – October 1, 2003) was a Pakistani historical fiction writer. He is known for writing historical stories for Sabrang Digest and Suspense Digest. His popular stories and novels include, Kashmir Ki Kali, Daastan-e-Hoor, Bala Khanay Ki Dulhan, and Sikandar-e-Azam.

Early life[]

Sitapuri was born as Muhammad Ilyas Khan on October 30, 1934 in Sitapur, British India. His family belonged to the Yusufzai tribe who had migrated to Sitapur during the era of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. In 1952, he migrated to Pakistan and settled in Karachi.[1][2]

Writing career[]

Sitapuri started his writing career with children stories in the late 1940s. At the age of 16, he penned his first novel, "Shakar". After coming to Pakistan, he struggled as a writer and worked for different publishing institutions. In 1970, he was introduced to Shakeel Adilzada, the editor of Sabrang Digest. Then, he wrote his first historical story for the digest, Khan-e-Azam Ka Tohfa that was published on January 1971. He continued writing for Sabrang Digest till 1974. Then, in January 1975, he joined Suspense Digest and continuously wrote for it till his death.
Ilyas Sitapuri's stories and novels have also been published in India by the Shama Book Depot, (Delhi).[1][3]

Writing style[]

Sitapuri makes historical facts live with fictional characters and vivid scripts, so that the readers find themselves actually walking in the remote era. He intelligently portrays human instincts and psychology while writing about historical events.[4]

Personal life[]

Sitapuri was married to who also used to write Islamic biographies in Suspense Digest. Both had 5 daughters and 3 sons. One of their daughters Zanobia is a performing artist and a journalist.[5][3]

Popular stories/novels[]

Some famous historical stories and novels of Ilyas Sitapuri include:[6]

  • Ajaib Khana e Ishq
  • Dastan E Hoor
  • Haram Sara
  • Raag Ka Badan
  • Chand Ka Khuda
  • Andar Ka Admi
  • Bala Khanay Ki Dulhan
  • Sikandar E Azam
  • Razm Bazm
  • Ashna Na Ashna
  • Parsayee Ka Khumar
  • Awara Garad Badsha

Death[]

Sitpuri died on October 1, 2003 in Karachi.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "الیاس سیتاپوری ایک معتبر تاریخی ناول نگار". Dawat News. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "نامورناول نگار اور صحافی الیاس سیتا پوری کی 16ویں برسی یکم اکتوبر کومنائی جائے گی". Urdu Point. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b "ربابہ کی خود کلامی اور الیاس سیتا پوری". Roznama 92 News. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  4. ^ "کشمیر کی کلی - الیاس سیتاپوری کی تاریخی کہانیاں". TameerNews. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  5. ^ "ناول نگار و افسانہ نگار الیاس سیتا پوری کا یوم وفات". muala.pk. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  6. ^ "List of Ilyas Sitapuri Books". The Library Pk. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
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