Rahim Gul (1924 – 28 April 1985) was a famous

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Pakistani writer, literary critic, author and director and producer of films. With various books of fiction, criticism, biography and art to his credit, Rahim Gul was a major figure in contemporary Urdu literature. He is best known for his last and the most widely read novel "Jannat Ki Talash".

Early life

Rahim Gul was born in Shakardara,

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, Pakistan. He received his early education from

and joined British Army in 1941, then remained engaged in

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fronts during the

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. Soon after the end of war, he left the army and settled in

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and started writing for various magazines and papers.

Career

Rahim Gul is the author of books and has been honored with Adamjee Literary Award on his book " Dastan Chour Aey". He wrote, directed and produced various Urdu and Pashto films. Before his death in 1985, he had been writing columns in

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, an Urdu language newspaper, for many years.

Death

Rahim Gul died on 28 April 1985 due to kidney failure at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,

Books

*Woh Ajnabi Apna *Peyyas Ka DaryaRahim Gul's published books on Bahoo.org website
Retrieved 11 January 2019 *Zehr Ka Darya *Dastan Chhor Aey (Biography) (Adamjee Award) *Tun Tara Ra *Jannat Ke Talash *Wadi e Gumaan Main *Khad o Khal *Portraits *Tarranum *Sarhadi Uqab

Filmography

* ''Lagan'' (1960) (Urdu)Filmography of Rahim Gul on IMDb website
Retrieved 11 January 2019 * ''Habu'' (1961) (Urdu) * ''Baarat'' (1963) (Urdu) * ''Misal'' (1966) (Urdu) * ''Ajab Khan Afridi'' (1971) (Pashto) *'' Musa Khan Gul Makai'' (1971) (Pashto language)Rahim Gul's film Musa Khan Gul Makai (1971) listed on cineplot.com website
Retrieved 11 January 2019 * ''Ahtejaj'' (1979) (Urdu) * ''Ahtjaj'' (1978) (Urdu) * ''Rivaj'' (1979) (Pashto)

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Gul, Rahim 1924 births 1985 deaths People from Kohat District Pakistani film directors Pakistani film producers Pakistani writers Pashtun people Recipients of the Adamjee Literary Award