
Intizar Hussain
Intizar Hussain was a renowned Urdu novelist and writer whose work often explored themes of migration and identity, particularly in the context of the Partition of India. His novel 'Basti' received international acclaim and was nominated for the International Booker Prize in 2013, highlighting the potential global reach of Urdu literature despite its challenges.
Born on Aug 21, 1928 (96 years old)
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Intizar Hussain’s Basti received a nomination for the International Booker Prize.
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