Lachman Bhambhani
Introductory
Sindhi Literature – Rajasthan Sindhi Academy – Sindhi Writer Journalist
Like legendry trio of Sindhi literature Sachal, Saami and Shah, literary horizon of Jaipur Rajasthan also have three pole stars Sunder Agnani, Lachman Bhambhani and Vasdev Sindhu Bharati. These are pioneers who started movement of preservation ancient literary tradition and propagation of Sindhi Literature at Jaipur Rajasthan. This might be co incident that two [Sunder and Lachman] of this trio born at Nawab shah district in Sindhi and two [Vasdev and Lachhman] are born in same year 1938 and same month November.
Biography /About - Lachman Udharam Bhambhani
Lachman Bhambhani who played important role in expanding reach of Sindhi literature to large community of Hindi speaking population of Rajasthan and India, in capacity of Chief Editor of Sindhi Sahitya Surabhi being published since 1999, a half yearly Hindi literary Magazine which publishes translation of selective Sindhi writings. He has also worked as Co-editor of Sindhi Magazine Suhini started by this trio of Jaipur to ensure expansion of their movement of Sindhiyat besides being editor of Rihan and Indra Dhanush.
Born on 17 November 1938 at Nawab shah district Sindh, Lachman Udharam Bhambhani went on to complete his graduation, Kovid [Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti Wardha] before joining government job and getting steeled at Jaipur [at the time of partition of country he was still single digit in age]. He also passed Sahitya Ratna exam of Punjab University. Though most Sindhi literature lovers knows him part of trio of Jaipur Sindhi literary world.
Lachman is Master of three different aspects, he is writer, Journalist and Actor. Most of his writings are either in Short story format or an essay. Mamta Jo Maut and Mummy Moti Aau are his dedication to respect and love one should have for mother. Sapna ain Sudka a short stories collection published in 1964 underlines the height of his visionary imagination. Lachman never allowed his inner child as he came with Roshani Jo Rath – a children Short Stories book – in 1994, when he was under preparation for retirement from Government service.
Lachman Bhambhani never hesitate to express his intense fondness for acting and stage as he never missed an opportunity of being on Stage even this might be a play in Hindi. He has acted about 30 Stage Drama in Sindhi and Hindi. Lachman being part of more than 25 Radio and TV plays also indicates his love for acting. Since 1995 he is working as General Secretary, Akhil Bharat Sindhi Boli Ain Sahit Sabha, this long association is sufficient to show his work energy levels. He has also worked as Member, Rajasthan Sindhi Academy.
Literary Contribution
List of Sindhi Books of Lachman Bhambhani
Stories Collections of Bhambhani: Sapna Ain Sudka – Anboh Khan Bahir – Sudkan Bhariyo Paland – Mamta Jo Maut- Jahaj Jo Panchhi
Drama Collections of Bhambhani : Mummy Moti Aau – Adhaiyi Akhar Prem Ja
Other Books of Bhambhani : Ragg-Khitraag – Roshni Jo Rath – 2004 Sindhi Ekanki [Edited]
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Awards & Recognitions
Lachman Bhambhani was awarded with Sami Award, highest literary award of Rajasthan Sindhi Academy for his contribution towards the Sindhi Literature. He also has been felicitated by Central Hindi Directorate, Govt. of India and NCERT, Govt. of India
Famous and popular Sindhi folk singer Bhagwanti Navani is eventually immortal as she even after losing the physical existence still alive at hearts of thousands and thousands of Sindhi music lovers. Often called as Sindhi Koyel Bhagwanti was born on 01 Feb 1940 at Nasarpur. Undisputed queen of Singing Sindhi Lada (marriage ritual songs) Bhagwanti will always be remembered for singing Sukhamani Sahib (Guru Bani) in Sindhi. She also acted in Sindhi film Sindhua Je Kinare. On 22 Oct 1986 she left for heavenly abode.