Biography of Mohd Mushaiyaduddin

Pen Name: Iqbal Shaidai
Date of Birth: February 16, 1943
Father's Name: Mohd Jalaluddin
Grandfather's Name: Mohd Alauddin
Education: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC)

I was born on February 16, 1943, in Hanamkonda, Warangal. I completed my early education in Urdu at New Middle School, Kumarpally, up to the 7th grade, before moving to St. Gabriel's High School in Khazipet. After passing my Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in 1960, I enrolled at Arts & Science College, Warangal, where I earned my B.Sc. degree. That same year, I also passed the Public Service Commission (PSC) examination and began working as a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) at the District Panchayat Office. I retired as a Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) in Chittiyal in 2001. I am the author of seven prose books and fourteen poetry collections. In 2008, I was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Andhra Pradesh Urdu Academy, receiving the accolade from Chief Minister Sri Rajasekhara Reddy at Urdu Maskan, Hyderabad, along with a cheque for Rs. 25,000. In 2005, I was awarded the Goonj Bawiqar Award and received an appreciation letter. The following year, in 2006, Bazme-Ilm o Adab Hyderabad recognized me with the Khursid Ahmed Jami Award and an appreciation letter. In 2008, Idara-e-Adabe Sadiq Hyderabad awarded me the title Iqbal-e-Dakkan and presented me with an appreciation letter.