Sardar Anjum (1941-2015) was an Indian poet ( Shayar and philosopher. He is the author of 25 books, and many audio cassettes/records of his poems. He had served

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as Head of Urdu Department and has been Chancellor's nominee at

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. His feature film, ''Karzdar'' is a venture to bring the two countries, India and

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closer in bonds. He died on 10 July 2015 at Panchkula, Haryana.

Awards and recognition

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Award — Anjum was honoured with the Padma Bhushan Award in 2005 Citation Literature and Education. This is India's third largest civilian honour *

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Award (1991), India's fourth highest civilian honour. *The Millennium Peace Award - Anjum has been honored by many literary societies, cultural forums and creative foundations both in India and Abroad. In 2000, former first lady

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presented "The Millennium Peace Award" to Anjum on behalf of "International Peace Foundation of New York". The citation of this award reads - The Millennium Peace Award to Padmashri Dr. Sardar Anjum (India) for his contribution to Global Understanding and Universal Outlook. *Punjab Ratan- Governor of Punjab Lt.Gen.J.F.R. Jacob (Retd.) presented Punjab Ratan Award to Anjum for his contribution to Life and Literature on 23 September 2001. *Literary Award - Anjum has received 19 state awards for his literary works and activities. *Ambassador of Peace Award - On 28 September 2002, Anjum was presented Ambassador of Peace Award by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Sh.

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References

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