Mohammad Hameed Shahid
Mohammad Hameed Shahid is a Pakistani short story writer, novelist and literary critic. He is well known for his Urdu fiction writings. He was awarded the Award with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2016, one of the highest literary honour given by the Government of Pakistan.
Early life and education
Hameed Shahid was born on 23 March 1957 in Pindigheb town of the Attock district in Punjab. His father Ghulam Muhammad was prominent social worker and political figure of the area.After his initial education, Shahid attended the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 1974, where he obtained an honors degree in agriculture, horticulture. Next, he attended the University of the Punjab to study law but left before completing his studies in 1983 to return to Pindigheb as his father was seriously ill and later on died.
Banking career
After the death of his father, Shahid decided to join the Agricultural Development Bank of Pakistan in 1983.He obtained a banking diploma and also followed a number of courses on banking. He worked as Mobile Credit Officer, Operation Officer, Manager of different bank branches, Zonal Operation Officer, Head Recovery Policy and retired in 2016 while he was Vice President at Head Office Islamabad.
Literary works
Shahid's first writing was published in 1973 when he was a student of Metric. As a university student, Shahid was editor-in-chief of the university literary magazine Kisht-e-Nau and it was in 1988 that he began writing fiction. His first book was published in 1983. His first collection of short stories, entitled Band Ankhoon se Paray was published in 1994, followed by Jannum Jahunam in 1998, Margzaar in 2004, Aadmi and Saans lene main dard hota ha. His novel Mitti Adam Khati Hae was published in 2007.Shahid has been an associate of several renowned figures such as Iftikhar Arif, Jawayd Anwar, Naseer Ahmed Nasir and others.
In addition, Shahid has authored books of literary criticism such as Adbi Tanaziaat, Ashfaq Ahmad: Shakheiat o funn, Urdu Afsana: Soorat-o-Mana and Urdu Fiction; Naye Mubahis. Shahid also translates international literary writing into Urdu and has written plays for television and columns for print media. Several of his stories have been translated into other languages.
Books
Shahid has published more than 25 books, including Urdu novels, short stories, anthologies and many others.Short story collections
- Band Aankhon se Pery 1994
- Janam Jahanam 1998
- Marg Zaar 2004
- Aadmi 2013
- Saans lene main dard hota ha 2019
Urdu novel
- Mitti Aadam Khati Hai
- Jang main Mohabbat Ki Tasveer Nahein Banti 2019 includes in “Saans lene main dard hota ha”
Literary criticism
- Ashfaq Ahmed: Shakhsiat-o-Fuun 1998
- Aadbi Tanaziaat
- Urdu Afsana: Surat o Mana 2006
- Fateh M. Malik: Shakhsiat-o-Fuun 2008
- Kahani aor Llosa sy Muamla 2015
- Urdu Fiction: Naye Muhabis 2015
- Manto:Aaj bhi Zinda Ha2020
- Afsana Kese Likhen 2020
- Hustuju Guftugu 2020
Other books
- Paiker-re-Jamil پیکر جمیل
- Lamhon Ka Lams لمحوں کا لمس
- Alif Se Atkhailiyan الف سے اٹکھیلیاں
Anthologies
Pakistani Aadab پاکستانی ادب 2003- SAARC Mumalik: Muntakhib Takhliki Aadab
- 8th Oct: Tehreer k Aainay Main
- Majmooa Shams ur Rehman Farooqi 2021
Awards and nominations
Shahid has won a total of eight awards.| Year | Award | Result |
| 1995 | Syeda Zaheer-un-Nisa Taalimi Award | Won |
| 1997 | NCC Golden Jubilee Award | Won |
| 1988 | Markaz Award | Won |
| 2000 | Nishan-e-Ezaz by Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq | Won |
| 2006 | Bakhsh Aadbi Award | Won |
| 2007 | Azmat-e-Fan Award | Won |
| 2015 | 5th UBL Literary Excellence Award | Nomitated |
| 2016 | 6th Literary Excellence Award | Won |
| 2016 | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz | Won |