Shahabuddin Rathod

Shahabuddin Rathod
Born (1937-12-09) December 9, 1937
Thangadh, Surendranagar, Saurashtra, India
Residence Thangadh, Surendranagar, Saurashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Humorist (1971-Present)
Writer
Teacher (1958 - 1971)
Principal (1971 - 1996)
Spouse(s) Sabira (1971-Present)
Children 4

Shahabuddin Rathod is a Gujarati humorist and a scholar.

Life

Shahabuddin Rathod was born on 9 December 1937 at Thangadh, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. He was born and raised in a Gujarati Muslim family. He was a school principal. In addition to a good knowledge about his Islamic background and faith, he is also learned about Sanskrit language and Hinduism.

Works

His unique style is highly respected for being quite intelligent, free of vulgarity and cheap humor and for inculcating social values and fostering communal harmony and deeper understanding of core concepts of various religions including, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Jainism, etc.

Recordings of his performances as CDs and cassettes have been selling in Gujarat for more than 20 years. One of his notable recordings is Vanechand No Varghodo.

Adaptations of his works

The television comedy series Papad Pol – Shahabuddin Rathod Ki Rangeen Duniya is based on his work.

References

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