Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

Indian author (1908–1994)
Person human Q2737220
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Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

Summary

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer is a human[1]. Born in Thalayolaparambu[2], he… he was born on January 21, 1908[3]. He passed away in Beypore[4]. He died on July 5, 1994[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], screenwriter[7], essayist[8], writer[9], and diarist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (547 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was born in Thalayolaparambu[2].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer died in Beypore[4].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was born on January 21, 1908[3].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer died on July 5, 1994[5].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer died on July 4, 1994[12].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer held citizenship in India[13].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer held citizenship in British Raj[14].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer held citizenship in Dominion of India[15].
  • Malayalam was Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's native language[16].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's professions included novelist[6].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's professions included essayist[8].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's professions included writer[9].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's professions included diarist[10].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer worked as a songwriter[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Vaikom Muhammad Basheer is Balyakalasakhi[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Vaikom Muhammad Basheer is Ntuppuppakkoranendarnnu[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Vaikom Muhammad Basheer is Mathilukal[20].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer received the Padma Shri in literature and education[21].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's religion is recorded as Islam[22].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer is recorded as male[23].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's Commons category is recorded as Vaikom Muhammad Basheer[25].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's family name is recorded as Basheer[26].
  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's given name is recorded as Muhammad[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was born in Thalayolaparambu[2]. He was born on January 21, 1908[3]. Malayalam was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], screenwriter[7], essayist[8], writer[9], diarist[10], and songwriter[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Balyakalasakhi[18], a literary work[28]; Ntuppuppakkoranendarnnu[19], a literary work[29]; and Mathilukal[20], a literary work[30].

Recognition

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer received the Padma Shri in literature and education[21].

Personal Life

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's religion is recorded as Islam[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 5, 1994[5] and July 4, 1994[12]. Vaikom Muhammad Basheer passed away in Beypore[4].

Why It Matters

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (547 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

FAQs

Where was Vaikom Muhammad Basheer born?

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was born in Thalayolaparambu[2].

Where did Vaikom Muhammad Basheer die?

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer died in Beypore[4].

What did Vaikom Muhammad Basheer do for work?

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer worked as novelist[6], screenwriter[7], essayist[8], writer[9], and diarist[10].

What awards did Vaikom Muhammad Basheer receive?

Honors received include Padma Shri in literature and education[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Muhammad
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