Bano Qudsia
1928 - 2017
Born in Firozpur, Punjab, British India (now India)
Bano Qudsia, also known as Bano Aapa, was a Pakistani novelist, playwright and spiritualist. She wrote literature in Urdu, producing novels, dramas and short stories. Qudsia is best recognized for her novel Raja Gidh. She also wrote for television and stage in both Urdu and Punjabi languages. Her play Aadhi Baat has been called "a classic". She was married to writer Ashfaq Ahmed.
“محبت انسان کو انسان بناتی ہے، حیوان نہیں۔”
Timeline
Born in Firozpur, Punjab, British India
Migrated to Pakistan after Partition
Graduated from Government College Lahore
Married writer Ashfaq Ahmed
Started writing for radio and television
Published her masterpiece novel "Raja Gidh"
Wrote the play "Aadhi Baat"
Received Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Awarded Kamal-e-Fun Award for lifetime achievement in literature
Received Hilal-e-Imtiaz
Passed away in Lahore, Pakistan
Works
Notable Quote
محبت انسان کو انسان بناتی ہے، حیوان نہیں۔
Bano Qudsia
Influences
- Sufism
- Ashfaq Ahmed
- Qurratulain Hyder
- Pakistani culture and traditions
Achievements
- Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) by the Government of Pakistan
- Kamal-e-Fun Award (2010)
- Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) by the Government of Pakistan