Sohail Hashmi Explained

Sohail Hashmi
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Oral historian of Delhi
Known For:Delhi Heritage Walks

Sohail Hashmi is an oral historian of Delhi, social activist, film-maker and heritage conservationist.[1] [2] [3]

Career

Hashmi conducts immersive Delhi Heritage Walks which are aimed at introducing citizens, particularly children, to their city.[4] [5] He incorporates history of people, culture, food and architecture of Delhi in these walks.[6] [7] He won a Heritage Award from INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Delhi Chapter in 2022 for his walks.[8]

Hashmi is the author of a book Sanchi: Where Tigers Fly and Lions Have Horns. It is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India Series.

Hashmi is a social activist with NGOs Act Now for Harmony and Democracy (ANHAD) and Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT).

Hashmi is a linguist and advocates maintaining the popularity of diversity of Indian languages.[9]

Hashmi advocates preservation of heritage and history when development and revamping projects are undertaken.[10] [11]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Polsani, Pithamber R. . Radical City: Imagining Possibilities for the Indian City . 2020-12-14 . SAGE Publishing India . 978-93-5388-715-5 . en.
  2. Web site: Heritage walks for preserving Delhi's culture . 2023-09-27 . India Today . 2 May 2015 . en.
  3. Web site: 2019-04-23 . The story of India is the story of evolution: Sohail Hashmi . 2023-09-27 . The Indian Express . en.
  4. Web site: 2016-11-21 . How about a 'blindfolded walk' in this edition of Delhi Walk Festival? . 2023-09-27 . Hindustan Times . en.
  5. News: 2015-07-23 . Ghantewala: Why did Delhi's 'oldest sweet shop' shut down? . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-09-27.
  6. Web site: 2022-04-24 . An iftar walk at Jama Masjid with author-historian Sohail Hashmi . 2023-09-27 . The Indian Express . en.
  7. News: Dutta . Ayandrali . 2017-07-14 . Trace your path with the king . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-09-27 . 0971-751X.
  8. Web site: 2022-04-29 . INTACH Delhi Chapter honours its warriors with Heritage Awards 2022 . 2023-09-27 . The Indian Express . en.
  9. Web site: Pioneer . The . language as a public tool . 2023-09-27 . The Pioneer . en.
  10. Web site: Khan . Mohd Asim . 2021-08-08 . Chandni Chowk revamp: Why have they mindlessly used sandstone? . 2023-09-27 . National Herald . en.
  11. Web site: Kumar . Raksha . 2012-12-13 . Is it Time to Tear Up Lutyens Delhi? . 2023-09-27 . India Ink . en.

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