Sadiq-ur-Rahman Kidwai | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation(s) | Academician, writer |
| Spouse(s) | Azra Kidwai - Academician, author, social worker |
| Children | Jamal Kidwai, Saif Kidwai |
| Parent(s) | Father: Shafiq Ur Rahman Kidwai, Freedom Fighter, Social Reformer, MLC. Mother: Siddiqa Kidwai, Social Worker |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Website | Official web site |
Sadiq-ur-Rahman Kidwai is an Indian writer, [1] [2] [3] academician and a former dean of the School of Languages, Jawaharlal Nehru University, [4] [5] [6] known for his scholarship in Urdu literature. [7] He is the secretary of the Ghalib Institute, [4] renowned educational and cultural institution in Delhi [8] and a member of the Goethe Society of India. [9] [10] He was honored by the Government of India, in 2010, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri. [11]
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