Biswin Sadi Explained

Biswin Sadi
Editor:Shama Afroz Zaidi
Previous Editor:Z Rahman Nayyar
Founder:Khushtar Girami
Founded:1937
Language:Urdu

Biswin Sadi is an Urdu language literary magazine in India.[1] Founded in 1937, Biswin Sadi is one of the oldest Urdu magazines in India.[2] Many of the top Urdu writers like Amrita Pritam, Kashmiri Lal Zakir, Khushwant Singh, Krishan Chander and Sahir Ludhianwi published in it. The magazine was one of the most widely read Urdu magazines, selling around 40,000 copies per issue at one point.[3] It features content ranging from political satire, cartoons, health news to short stories.[4]

Overview

Biswin Sadi was founded by Khushtar Girami in 1937 as a monthly magazine. Z Rahman Nayyar bought the magazine in 1977.[5] The magazine was doing well even though other popular magazines like Shama and Ruby ceased publication long ago.[6] After Rahman's demise, Biswin Sadi ceased publication for two years. It was revived by Rahman's wife Shama Afroz Zaidi as a biannual publication.[7] [8]

References

  1. Book: NATARAJAN, J.. History of Indian Journalism. 1955. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 9788123026381. en.
  2. Book: Board, Pratiyogita Darpan Editorial. Pratiyogita Darpan. Upkar Prakashan. en.
  3. Web site: Urfi. Jamil. 'Biswin Sadi': How I came of age in the 1960s with long-gone Urdu magazines and books of the time. 2021-02-23. Scroll.in. en-US.
  4. News: Remembering Z Rahman Naiyar and Biswin Sadi. 2010-01-17. The World of Urdu Poetry, Literature & News. 2018-10-19. en-US.
  5. Book: Eur. The Far East and Australasia 2003. 2002. Psychology Press. 9781857431339. en.
  6. Web site: 2008-03-26. Closure of Biswin Sadi: End of an Era in Urdu journalism. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210126211711/http://www.anindianmuslim.com/2008/03/closure-of-biswin-sadi-end-of-era.html. 2021-01-26. 2021-02-23. Indscribe.
  7. Web site: Awards. 2018-10-27. www.milligazette.com. en.
  8. Web site: Urdu Sphere: Language, Literature, Learning ھندوستان سے ایک اردو بلاگ: Urdu magazine Biswin Sadi's latest issue hits the stands. Editor. 2014-02-14. Urdu Sphere. 2018-10-27.

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