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Sohail Hashmi is an oral historian of Delhi, social activist, film-maker and heritage conservationist. [1] [2] [3]
Sohail Hashmi | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Oral historian of Delhi |
| Known for | Delhi Heritage Walks |
| Relatives |
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Sohail Hashmi is an oral historian of Delhi, social activist, film-maker and heritage conservationist. [1] [2] [3]
Hashmi conducts immersive Delhi Heritage Walks which are aimed at introducing citizens, particularly children, to their city. [4] [5] He incorporates history of people, culture, food and architecture of Delhi in these walks. [6] [7] He won a Heritage Award from INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Delhi Chapter in 2022 for his walks. [8]
Hashmi is the author of a book Sanchi: Where Tigers Fly and Lions Have Horns. It is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India Series. [1]
Hashmi is a social activist with NGOs Act Now for Harmony and Democracy (ANHAD) and SafdarHashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT). [1]
Hashmi is a linguist and advocates maintaining the popularity of diversity of Indian languages. [9]
Hashmi advocates preservation of heritage and history when development and revamping projects are undertaken. [10] [11]
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