The birth anniversary of Naseem Kharel, a prominent fiction writer of Sindhi language was observed here Sunday. According to a report, Kharal was born on June 29, 1939, in the village of Kharel near Gambat town in the Khairpur Mirs District.
His father, Haji Abdul Karim Kharel, was a local landowner. Naseem received his primary education in Gambat and successfully completed his matriculation examination at Naz Pilot Secondary School in Khairpur. Later, he graduated from Sindh Muslim College in Karachi.
During his time in Karachi, Naseem had the privilege of interacting with literary figures such as Dr. Ayaz Qadri and Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Shah, which ignited his passion for writing.
His first published work was a translated short story titled “Mehman” in 1956. This initial success was followed by the publication of his story “Soor Samjhay Ko” in 1958.
These early works earned him praise and quickly established Naseem as a rising star in Sindhi literature.
Throughout his relatively short literary career, Naseem continued to contribute significantly to Sindhi literature.
His collection of short stories, “Shabnam Shabnam Kanwal Kanwal” was published in 1968.
He went on to publish two more notable books, “Chotihoon Dar” (1973) and “Dummi” (1984). In 2007, a compilation of above works titled “Naseem Kharal Joon Kahaniyun” was published. Naseem Kharal’s writings have left an indelible mark on Sindhi literature.
Despite his privileged background, he adeptly captured the essence of rural life and the struggles faced by common people.
Tragically, Naseem Kharal’s literary journey was abruptly cut short due to personal enmity, and he was martyred on July 14, 1978, as a result of this animosity.