Rasheed Amjad (Urdu: ڈاکٹر رشید امجد) is a prominent Urdu fiction writer, critic and scholar. He was born on 5 March 1940 in Srinagar, Indian state of Kashmir but migrated to Pakistan after independence and now lives in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Rasheed Amjad started writing short stories after 1960 and shortly came into mainstream. Initially he portrayed real life in his works then got cognise as a symbolic writer. Beside teaching, research and criticism he continued writing short stories. He has received many awards from Pakistan and India. He is also editor of literary Urdu research magazines Daryaft and Takhilqui adab. Rasheed Amjad's autobiography is published in 2015 under the title of Aashiqi sabr talab by Saanjh Publications (Book Street, 46/2 Mozang, Lahore, Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-593-145-5.).
Awards and recognition
Pride of Performance, 2006, Government of PakistanStar Laureate, 2006, South Asia PublicationsBest Teacher Award, 2005, Higher Education Commission, Government of PakistanMian Muhammad Buksh Award, 2004, Mian Muhammad Bukhsh Academy, PakistanAward of Excellence, 2002, Writers & Educationists Club, PakistanNuqoosh Award, 1994-5, Idara NuqooshBest Teacher Award, 1982, F.G. Educational Institution, Directorate, GHQ, Government of PakistanRole of Honour for old students, Gordon College (Rawalpindi)Life Member, Pakistan Academy of LettersFollowing theses have been written to acknowledge the work of Dr. Rasheed Amjad.
Rasheed Amjad Behasiat Afsana Nigar, M.A. Urdu Thesis, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, 1982Rasheed Amjad Kay Afsanon Ka Tekniki Mutala, M.A. Urdu Thesis, Bahauddin Zakariya University, 1988Rasheed Amjad Kay Afsanon Main Murshid Ka Kirdar, M.A. Urdu Thesis, Punjab University, Lahore, 2006Rasheed Amjad Kay Afsanoan Main Mabadattabiati Anasir, M.A. Thesis, G.C. University, Faisalabad, 2006Rasheed Amjad Kay Afsanon Ka Fanni o Fikri Mutala, M.Phil Thesis, AIOU, Islamabad, 2003Rasheed Amjad Ki Adbi Khidmaat, PhD Thesis, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, 2009Rasheed Amjad ki ghair afsanwi nasar, M.Phil Thesis, G.C. University, Faisalabad, 2009Rasheed Amjad kay afsanun mai begangiat, M.A. Thesis G.C. University, Faisalabad, 2009Sepehar ki khizan ka jaiza, M.A. Thesis, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 2009Tmanna baitab ka tehqiqi wa tanqidi jaiza, M.A. Thesis Islamia University, Bahawalpur. 2008Urdu ki teen aab betioun ka tehqiqi wa tanqidi mutal, M.Phil Thesis, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, 2005Short storiesTamanna Betaab, Harf Academy, Rawalpindi, 2001–2003Kaghaz Ki Faseel, Dastawez Matbooat, Lahore, 1993Bezaar Adam Kay Baitay, Dastawez Publishers, Rawalpindi, 1974Rait Per Grift, Nadeem Publications, Rawalpindi, 1978Sehpehr Ki Khizan, Dastawez Publishers, Rawalpindi, 1980Pat Jhar Main Khudkalami, Asbaat Publications, Rawalpindi, 1984Bhagay Hay Biaban Mujhsay, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1988Dasht-e-Nazar Say Aagay, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1991Aks-e-Bay Khayal, Dastawez Matbooat, Lahore, 1993Dasht-e-Khwab, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1993Gumshuda Awaz Ki Dastak, Feroze Sons, Lahore, 1996Sat Rangay Prinday Kay Taaqub Main, Harf Academy, Rawalpindi, 2002Aik Aam Admi Ka Khwab, Harf Academy, Rawalpindi, 2006Aam Admi Kay Khwab, Poorab Academy, Islamabad, 2007Research, criticism and editingNaya Adab, Tameer-e-Millat Publishers, Mandi Bahauddin, 1969Rawayyay Aur Shanakhtain, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1988Yaft-o-Daryaft, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1989Shairi Ki Siyasi-o-Fikri Riwayat, Dastawez Matbooat, Lahore, 1993Meerajee – Shakhsiat Aur Fan, Maghrabi Pakistan Academy, 1995Pakistani Adab Kay Memar (Meerajee), Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 2006Pakistani Adab (6 Volume), F.G. Sir Syed College, Rawalpindi, 1980–1984Iqbal Fikr-o-Fan, Nadeem Publications, Rawalpindi, 1984Taleem Ki Nazriati Asas, Nadeem Publications, Rawalpindi, 1984Mirza Adeeb – Shakhsiat-o-Fan, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1991Pakistani Adab (Prose) 1990, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 1991Pakistani Adab (Prose & Fiction) 1991, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 1992Pakistani Adab (Prose & Fiction) 1994, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 1995Muzahmati Adab Urdu (1977–1985), Pakistan Academy of Letters, IslamabadMuzahmati Adab Urdu (1998–2008), Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 2009Pakistani Adab (Afsana), (1947–2008), Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 2009Pakistani Adab (Poetry), (1947–2008), Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 2009Pakistani Adab (Rawaye aur Rujhanat) Poorab Academy, Islamabad, 2009Aashiqi sabr talab (Autobiography) "Saanjh Publications", Lahore, 2015 ISBN 978-969-593-145-5Dastawez, Dastawez Publications, RawalpindiIqra, Federal Govt. Educational Directorate, GHQ, RawalpindiDaryaft, National University of Modern Languages, IslamabadTakhliqi Adab, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
