Mazhar Abro


Mazhar Abro is a prominent short story writer, novelist, playwright and poet from Sindh, Pakistan. His literary appreciation began with the "Shah Abdul Lateef Bhittai National Award" by Pakistan Academy of letters Islamabad.

Early life

Mazhar Abro was born as Mazhar Hussain Abro. He was born to Manzoor Hussain Abro on 25 April 1971 in village Kolab Jial of Khairpur District, Sindh, Pakistan.
Abro completed his early education at his village Kolab Jial, Khairpur and then his secondary education at Comprehensive High School, Khairpur. He affiliated himself with Pakistan Degree College, Khairpur for Graduation, and obtained a master's degree in Sindhi literature and economics from Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.

Contribution

Mazhr 'Abro' has authored seven books, one poetry collection, 4 books of Short stories and 2 Novels. By profession he is a professor of the College Education Department, Government of Sindh. He has granted many awards, including the National award from Pakistan Academy of Letters Islamabad.

Awards

In 1997, Abro won the Pakistan Academy of Letters Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Award for best book in Sindhi literature for Khawab Khota Sika. Abro was honored on March 19, 2005.

Publications

Novels

Jeevan Ujar Rasta
  • ''Khuwaban jo Safar''

Short stories

Dharti Tay Wikhrial Tanda Khuwab Khota Sika Sard Khanay Mein Rakhial Khuwab
  • Sukal Nadi ja Nishan

Poetry

  • ''Dard Jay Aas Pas''