Shahabuddin Rathod is a

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scholar, teacher and humorist. He was awarded

Padma Shri Padma Shri (IAST: ''padma śrī''), also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest Indian honours system, civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Instituted on 2 January 1954, ...

in the field of literature and education in 2020.

Life

Shahabuddin Rathod was born on 8 December 1937 at

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(now in

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). He was born and raised in a

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family. He was a teacher from 1958 to 1971 and a school principal from 1971 to 1996. In addition to a good knowledge about his Islamic background and faith, he has also learned about

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and

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. He is awarded

, fourth highest civilian award in India, for his services in the field of literature and education in 2020.

Works

His humour books include ''Mare Kya Lakhavu Hatu?'', ''Hasata-Hasavata'', ''Anmol Atithya'', ''Sajjan Mitrona Sangathe'', ''Dukhi Thavani Kala'', ''Show Must Go On'', ''Lakh Rupiayani Vaat'', ''Devu To Marad Kare'', ''Maro Gadhedo Dekhay Chhe?'', ''Hasyano Varghodo'', ''Darpan Juth Na Bole''. He had written 10 books in Gujarati and one in Hindi. Jagdish Trivedi has edited four more books from his works.

Adaptations of his works

The television comedy series ''

Papad Pol – Shahabuddin Rathod Ki Rangeen Duniya ''Papad Pol - Shahbuddin Rathod ki Rangeen Duniya'' is an Indian television series which aired on SAB TV. It was based on characters by Shahabuddin Rathod. Premise Shahabuddin Rathod is a well renowned name in the entertainment fraternity. ...

'' is based on his work. His works are also adapted into films such as ''Shahabuddin Rathodno Hasyano Varghodo'' (

, 2010).

References

External links

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Exclusive Interview of Shahbuddin Rathod on SpeakBindas by Devang Vibhakar
* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rathod, Shahabuddin 1937 births Living people People from Surendranagar district Indian male comedians Gujarati-language writers Indian schoolteachers Recipients of the Padma Shri in literature & education