Said Ahmad Explained

Said Ahmad
Native Name:Uzbek: Saidahmad Husanxoʻjayev
Birth Date:10 June 1920
Birth Place:Tashkent, Uzbek SSR
Death Place:Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Language:Uzbek language
Nationality:Uzbek
Citizenship:USSR → Uzbekistan
Notable Works:"Jimjitlik", "Kelinlar qoʻzgʻoloni", "Ufq"
Spouse:Saida Zunnunova[1] [2]

Said Ahmad (June 10, 1920, Tashkent, Uzbek SSR – December 5, 2007, Tashkent, Uzbekistan) was an Uzbek Soviet writer and playwright.[3] He was awarded the title of "Hero of Uzbekistan" (1999), People's Writer of Uzbekistan, Honored "Artist of Uzbekistan", and was a recipient of the orders "Buyuk xizmatlari uchun" and "Do'stlik".[4] [5] [6]

Early life

On June 10, 1920, he was born in the Samarqand Darvoza neighborhood of Tashkent city.[7] [8] He studied for a period at the Nizami Pedagogical Institute and worked at the "Mushtum" journal in 1941. In the years 1942–1943, he was employed at the Republic Radio, followed by contributions to the "Qizil O'zbekiston" newspaper from 1943 to 1947 and work for the "Sharq Yulduzi" journal from 1948 to 1950.He was also recognized as the "Oʻzbekiston xalq yozuvchisi" received the State Prize."[3] [9]

Works

Ahmad's literary works include stories such as "Choʻl burguti", "Lochin", "Boʻston", "Toʻyboshi", "Jimjitlik", "Turnalar", "Hayqiriq", "Alla", "Muhabbatning tugʻilishi", "Qorakoʻz Majnun". In his works, such as "Sobiq", "Qoplon", "Oʻrik domla", "Mening doʻstim Babbaev", "Muzey", "Boʻri ovi", "Xandon pista", and numerous others, he explores human flaws and intricacies. His stories on rural life, including "Qadrdon dalalar" (1949), and "Hukm" (1958), as well as his novels like the "Ufq" trilogy, comprising "Qirq besh kun", "Hijron kunlari" (1964), and "Ufq boʻsagʻasida" (1969), depict the fate of individuals amidst the upheavals of their time. His novel "Jimjitlik" (1988) portrays the inner struggles of a solitary traveler, while works like "Sherzod va Gulshod" (1945), " Kelinlar qoʻzgʻoloni" (1976), and "Kuyov" (1986) provide insights into the lives of children.[10] [11]

Works created during the years of independence

During the years of independence, Ahmad also created lyrical short stories. His collections, including "Xandon Pista" (1994) and "Bir oʻpichning bahosi" (1995), along with books like "Yoʻqotganlarim va topganlarim" (1998), "Qorako'z Majnun" (2001), and "Kiprikda qolgan tong" (2003), were published. Additionally, a three-volume work titled "Tanlangan asarlari" (2000) was also released. In "Yoʻqotganlarim va topganlarim," Said Ahmad illuminated the literary contributions of various Uzbek writers and poets such as Gʻafur Gʻulom, Oybek, Mirtemir, Shayxzoda, Saida Zunnunova, and others. His stories like "Qorako'z Majnun," "Ot bilan suhbat," and "Azroil oʻtgan yoʻllarda" are interwoven with memories from a turbulent era. Among his literary works are the works entitled "Borsa kelmas darvozasi", "Taqdir, taqdir...", "Oftoboyim", which shed light on the writer's life, creative path, and past.[12]

Ahmad also ventured into the field of feuilleton. In 1947, he faced repression and was labeled as an enemy of the people. However, after Stalin's passing, he was rehabilitated. His comedies, "Kelinlar qoʻzgʻoloni" and "Kuyov", are currently performed at the Uzbek National Academic Theater, with "Kelinlar qoʻzgʻoloni" being staged in foreign countries as well. His dramas, based on the foundation of the "Ufq" work, contributed to the Uzbek film industry, including the production of the film "Muhabbat mojarosi" (1970) at the "Oʻzbekfilm" film studio and others.[13] [14] [15]

Awards

Death

Ahmed died on December 5, 2007, at the age of 87.[22] [23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toshkentdan maktublar Said Ahmad – birinchi qism. July 25, 2013 . 2013-07-25.
  2. Web site: "Qo'shchinorning gul yaprog'i": Said Ahmad va Saida Zunnunovalarning nabirasi bilan suhbat. 2022-01-01.
  3. Web site: Маънавий матонат ва инсонийлик рамзи. June 10, 2022 . 2022-06-10.
  4. Web site: Said Ahmad. June 2, 2013 . 2013-06-02.
  5. SAID AHMAD'S CREATIVITY AND CREATIVE STYLE . Результаты Научных Исследований В Условиях Пандемии (Covid-19) . 2020 . 1 . 2 . 199–203 . Gayratova . Gulzoda . Khurramov . Mansur .
  6. Web site: Ustoz Said Ahmad yodi . June 10, 2021 .
  7. Web site: Said Ahmad (1920–2007).
  8. Web site: Said Ahmad .
  9. Web site: Said Ahmad .
  10. Web site: Said Ahmad .
  11. Web site: САИД АХМАД. 2015-11-25.
  12. Web site: Said Ahmad hikoyalari romanlari. Said Ahmad ijodiyoti. December 9, 2021 .
  13. Web site: Said Amad . 2022-06-10.
  14. Web site: Said Ahmad (1920–2007) . November 9, 2021 . 2021-11-09.
  15. Web site: Его оценил Абдулла Каххар…. 2020-06-10.
  16. Web site: 10 писателей современного Узбекистана. uz24.uz . October 17, 2023.
  17. Web site: О НАГРАЖДЕНИИ ГРУППЫ РАБОТНИКОВ НАУКИ, КУЛЬТУРЫ, ИСКУССТВА, ПРОСВЕЩЕНИЯ, СРЕДСТВ МАССОВОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ В СВЯЗИ С ШЕСТОЙ ГОДОВЩИНОЙ НЕЗАВИСИМОСТИ РЕСПУБЛИКИ УЗБЕКИСТАН. lex.uz . October 17, 2023.
  18. Web site: О НАГРАЖДЕНИИ ХУСАНХОДЖАЕВА САИДА АХМАДА ОРДЕНОМ "ДУСТЛИК" РЕСПУБЛИКИ УЗБЕКИСТАН. lex.uz . October 17, 2023.
  19. Web site: НАГРАЖДЕНИИ В СВЯЗИ С 3-ЕЙ ГОДОВЩИНОЙ ПРОВОЗГЛАШЕНИЯ НЕЗАВИСИМОСТИ РЕСПУБЛИКИ УЗБЕКИСТАН. lex.uz . October 17, 2023.
  20. Web site: Ведомости Съезда народных депутатов СССР и Верховного Совета СССР. naukaprava.ru . October 17, 2023.
  21. Web site: Ведомости Верховного Совета СССР. naukaprava.ru . October 17, 2023.
  22. Web site: Said Ahmad (1920–2007). 2020-06-10.
  23. Web site: Скончался народный писатель Узбекистана Саид Ахмад. 2007-12-06.