Akmal Lewaney, known by his pen name Lewaney, was a Pashto language poet. He was born in 1946 in the village of Shamozai,

Mardan District Mardan District ( ps, مردان ولسوالۍ, ur, ) is a district in Mardan Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. The district is named after Mardan city, which is also the headquarters of the district. The district is famou ...

. Lewaney's education was limited to the second grade, but this did not hinder his literary journey. He started his career in poetry at the age of 15 with his first book of poetry ''"Yao So Gallona"''. Over the years, he wrote several notable works including ''"Lewantob"'', "Chapawoona", "Ajeeba Paigham", and "Toortam". Lewani was not only a poet but also an important part of the Pashto literature and national movement, known for his unique style of expression, witty humor and efforts to promote book culture through his mobile stalls. He died on 10 May 2024 after a long illness, leaving behind a rich legacy in Pashto literature.

Early life and education

Lewaney was born in 1946 in the village of

Shamozai, Mardan Shamozai is a union councils of Pakistan, union council in Mardan District, Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is located at the edge of Swat river and have border with Lower Dir. Villages present in it are Zarkhela, Khazana, Rangila, Terang, ...

. He attended school up to the second grade and learned to read and write but could not continue his education as he had to work in the fields with his parents.

Career

Lewaney was associated with Tehreek Khudai Khidmatgar of Bacha Khan. He was 15 years old when he wrote his first book of poetry ''"Yao So Galuna"''. His books of poetry include ''Lewantob'', ''Chapawoona'', ''Ajeeba Paigham'' and ''Tortam''. He used to set up a stall to sell books at any literary or cultural event and earn enough profit to feed his family.

Contributions to Pashto literature

Akmal Lewane was known for his unique style of expression and his witty humor. He was an important part of

Pashto literature Pashto literature ( ps, ) refers to literature and poetry in Pashto language. The history of Pashto literature spreads over five thousands years having its roots in the oral tradition of tapa. However, the first recorded period begins in 7th cen ...

and national movement. He was promoting book culture through his mobile stalls. He was a symbol of humor and nationalism.

Bibliography

* ''Tortam'' * ''Ajeeba Paigham'' * ''Chapawuna Lewantob''

Death

Akmal Lewane died on 10 May 2024 after a prolonged illness.

References

1946 births 2024 deaths Pashto-language poets 20th-century Pakistani poets 21st-century Pakistani poets Pakistani male poets People from Mardan District {{Pakistan-poet-stub