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 Pakistan
Star Laureate, 2006, South Asia Publications
Best Teacher Award, 2005, Higher Education Commission, Government of Pakistan
Mian Muhammad Buksh Award, 2004, Mian Muhammad Bukhsh Academy, Pakistan
Award of Excellence, 2002, Writers & Educationists Club, Pakistan
Nuqoosh Award, 1994-5, Idara Nuqoosh
Best Teacher Award, 1982, F.G. Educational Institution, Directorate, GHQ, Government of Pakistan
Role of Honour for old students, Gordon College (Rawalpindi)
Life Member, Pakistan Academy of Letters
Following 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, 1982
Rasheed Amjad Kay Afsanon Ka Tekniki Mutala, M.A. Urdu Thesis, Bahauddin Zakariya University, 1988
Rasheed Amjad Kay Afsanon Main Murshid Ka Kirdar, M.A. Urdu Thesis, Punjab University, Lahore, 2006
Rasheed Amjad Kay Afsanoan Main Mabadattabiati Anasir, M.A. Thesis, G.C. University, Faisalabad, 2006
Rasheed Amjad Kay Afsanon Ka Fanni o Fikri Mutala, M.Phil Thesis, AIOU, Islamabad, 2003
Rasheed Amjad Ki Adbi Khidmaat, PhD Thesis, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, 2009
Rasheed Amjad ki ghair afsanwi nasar, M.Phil Thesis, G.C. University, Faisalabad, 2009
Rasheed Amjad kay afsanun mai begangiat, M.A. Thesis G.C. University, Faisalabad, 2009
Sepehar ki khizan ka jaiza, M.A. Thesis, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 2009
Tmanna baitab ka tehqiqi wa tanqidi jaiza, M.A. Thesis Islamia University, Bahawalpur. 2008
Urdu ki teen aab betioun ka tehqiqi wa tanqidi mutal, M.Phil Thesis, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, 2005
Short stories
Tamanna Betaab, Harf Academy, Rawalpindi, 2001–2003
Kaghaz Ki Faseel, Dastawez Matbooat, Lahore, 1993
Bezaar Adam Kay Baitay, Dastawez Publishers, Rawalpindi, 1974
Rait Per Grift, Nadeem Publications, Rawalpindi, 1978
Sehpehr Ki Khizan, Dastawez Publishers, Rawalpindi, 1980
Pat Jhar Main Khudkalami, Asbaat Publications, Rawalpindi, 1984
Bhagay Hay Biaban Mujhsay, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1988
Dasht-e-Nazar Say Aagay, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1991
Aks-e-Bay Khayal, Dastawez Matbooat, Lahore, 1993
Dasht-e-Khwab, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1993
Gumshuda Awaz Ki Dastak, Feroze Sons, Lahore, 1996
Sat Rangay Prinday Kay Taaqub Main, Harf Academy, Rawalpindi, 2002
Aik Aam Admi Ka Khwab, Harf Academy, Rawalpindi, 2006
Aam Admi Kay Khwab, Poorab Academy, Islamabad, 2007
Research, criticism and editing
Naya Adab, Tameer-e-Millat Publishers, Mandi Bahauddin, 1969
Rawayyay Aur Shanakhtain, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1988
Yaft-o-Daryaft, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1989
Shairi Ki Siyasi-o-Fikri Riwayat, Dastawez Matbooat, Lahore, 1993
Meerajee – Shakhsiat Aur Fan, Maghrabi Pakistan Academy, 1995
Pakistani Adab Kay Memar (Meerajee), Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 2006
Pakistani Adab (6 Volume), F.G. Sir Syed College, Rawalpindi, 1980–1984
Iqbal Fikr-o-Fan, Nadeem Publications, Rawalpindi, 1984
Taleem Ki Nazriati Asas, Nadeem Publications, Rawalpindi, 1984
Mirza Adeeb – Shakhsiat-o-Fan, Maqbool Academy, Lahore, 1991
Pakistani Adab (Prose) 1990, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 1991
Pakistani Adab (Prose & Fiction) 1991, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 1992
Pakistani Adab (Prose & Fiction) 1994, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 1995
Muzahmati Adab Urdu (1977–1985), Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad
Muzahmati Adab Urdu (1998–2008), Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 2009
Pakistani Adab (Afsana), (1947–2008), Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 2009
Pakistani Adab (Poetry), (1947–2008), Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, 2009
Pakistani Adab (Rawaye aur Rujhanat) Poorab Academy, Islamabad, 2009
Aashiqi sabr talab (Autobiography) "Saanjh Publications", Lahore, 2015 ISBN 978-969-593-145-5
Dastawez, Dastawez Publications, Rawalpindi
Iqra, Federal Govt. Educational Directorate, GHQ, Rawalpindi
Daryaft, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
Takhliqi Adab, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
