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In Loving Memory of Legend — 2nd Death Anniversary

Anniversary Notice

Dawn · Wednesday, October 29, 2025

English

In Loving Memory of Legend — 2nd Death Anniversary

ولي رام ولڀ — ٻي ورسي

Death anniversary notice published in Dawn newspaper. "As long as stories are told and thoughts take flight, your legacy will live on in every heart you touched." Announced the second Vali Ram Vallabh Memorial Lecture — Sindhi Language and the Art of Translation — on 15 November 2025 at Press Club Mithi, Tharparkar. Signed by Mrs. Hari Vallabh (Wife), Dr. Kamleshwer Lohana (Son), Dr. Pushpa Vallabh (Daughter), Gauri Vallabh (Daughter), grandchildren and family.

A Personality Devoted to Sindhi Language and Literature

Tribute Article

Rozana Kawish, Hyderabad · Wednesday, October 29, 2025

SindhiBy Dr. Kamleshwer Lohana

A Personality Devoted to Sindhi Language and Literature

ولي رام ولپ: سنڌي ٻوليءَ ادب لاءِ وقف ٿيل شخصيت

Written by his son Dr. Kamleshwer Lohana on the 2nd death anniversary. Describes Vali Ram Vallabh's lifelong devotion to Sindhi language and literature — his translations, his role at Sindhology, his founding of Blue Angels Eden School, and the personal memories of a son who grew up surrounded by books. His translation "Dhariyo" (The Outsider by Albert Camus) is cited as a landmark work.

Vali Ram Vallabh — Yaden Jo Safar (Journey of Memories)

Tribute Article

Rozana Kawish, Hyderabad · Thursday, October 29, 2026

SindhiBy Dr. Kamleshwer Lohana

Vali Ram Vallabh — Yaden Jo Safar (Journey of Memories)

ولي رام ولپ: يادن جو سفر

Published on the 3rd death anniversary. Dr. Kamleshwer Lohana writes a deeply personal tribute — describing the journey of memories, the annual memorial lecture series, the Vali Ram Vallabh Literary Society's work, and the ongoing effort to preserve his father's legacy through publications, conferences, and the Memorial Corner at Sindh Central Auditorium. Mentions his translations of Mahmoud Darwish, Albert Camus, Krishan Chander, and others.

Vali Ram Vallabh — Jita Shamshan Ghaat Hawali (Near the Cremation Ground)

Literary Tribute

Sindhi Literary Publication · 2023–2024

SindhiBy Zulfiqar Halepoto (ذوالفقار هاليپوتو)

Vali Ram Vallabh — Jita Shamshan Ghaat Hawali (Near the Cremation Ground)

ولي رام ولپ: جيتا شمشان گهاٽ حوالي

A long-form literary tribute by journalist and writer Zulfiqar Halepoto. Traces the complete literary journey of Vali Ram Vallabh — his childhood in Mithi, his education, his career at Forest Department, advertising, and Sindhology. Discusses his friendships with major Sindhi literary figures in Hyderabad including Amar Jalil, Siraj-ul-Haq, Hameed Sindhi, and others. Ends with song lyrics translated by Vali Ram Vallabh — Wanderer Chilga Dhinjo, Nandjo Restora, Harry Seng Pully, and Sindhi Aawaz Pattan.

Vali Ram Vallabh Park — Named in His Honour

Legacy

Sindhi Adabi Board + Government of Sindh · 2024

Sindhi

Vali Ram Vallabh Park — Named in His Honour

ولي رام ولپ پارڪ

Dr. Kamleshwer Lohana (son) standing beside the Vali Ram Vallabh Park board — a public park named in honour of Vali Ram Vallabh by the Sindhi Adabi Board and the Government of Sindh. The board displays the Sindhi Adabi Board flag, the map of Sindh, and the Government of Sindh seal.

Profile Article

Dawn · 2023

EnglishBy Zubaida Mustafa

Daily Dawn — Profile by Zubaida Mustafa

ڊيلي ڊان — ادبي پروفائيل

A profile article in Daily Dawn on the literary work of Vali Ram Vallabh, written by renowned journalist Zubaida Mustafa. Covers his translations, his role in bringing world literature to Sindhi readers, and his lasting contribution to Sindhi literary culture.

Rozana Saat — 1st Death Anniversary Lecture Programme

Event Coverage

Rozana Saat, Hyderabad · 5 November 2024

Sindhi

Rozana Saat — 1st Death Anniversary Lecture Programme

روزانه ساٽ — پهرين ورسي ليڪچر پروگرام

Coverage of the 1st death anniversary lecture programme "ترجمي جي اهميت" (The Importance of Translation) — a tribute event organized by the Vali Ram Vallabh Literary Society. The programme featured prominent Sindhi scholars and writers discussing Vali Ram Vallabh's monumental contribution to translation and Sindhi literature.

Condolence Reference

Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi · 29 December 2023

English / Sindhi

Arts Council of Pakistan — Condolence Reference

آرٽس ڪائونسل آف پاڪستان ڪراچي — تعزيتي ريفرنس

Condolence Reference organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi — "In Recognition of the literary services of Author & Translator Vali Ram Vallabh (1941–2023)." Held on 29 December 2023 at the Arts Council, Karachi.

Special Issue

Kawish Dunya, 5 November 2023 · 5 November 2023

Sindhi

Kawish Dunya — Special Issue: Gaza & Vali Ram Vallabh Tribute

ڪاوش دنيا — خاص شمارو: غزه ۽ ولي رام ولپ

Kawish Dunya special issue (5 Nov 2023) featuring Vali Ram Vallabh on the front cover alongside Gaza coverage. The issue includes: "غزه جو درد ۽ دنيا" (Gaza's Pain and the World) — full article by Vali Ram Vallabh. Literary tributes: "جن حيدرآباد ٿي ويو" (When Hyderabad Became) by Naseer Mirza; "ولي رام ولپ: نفيس ماٿو، مانائتو ليکڪ" (A Refined Mind, A Worthy Writer) by Mumtaz Meher (with photo by Abro Khuda Bux); "سنڌلاجي، ولي رام ولپ ۽ مان" (Sindhology, Vali Ram Vallabh and I) by Saeed Mangi.

Imrata Magazine Issue 134 — A Tribute to a Legend

Memorial Issue

Imrata Magazine, Issue 134 · November 2023

English / Sindhi

Imrata Magazine Issue 134 — A Tribute to a Legend

امرتا رسالو، شمارو 134 — هڪ ليجنڊ کي خراجِ عقيدت

A complete tribute issue of Imrata Magazine dedicated to Vali Ram Vallabh (1941–2023). Editor: Faqir Muhammad Dhol. Editorial Board: Manzoor Jokhio & Mithal Jiskani. Contents: "My Nanu… My Inspiration" (Rahul Chhabria, Grandson); "He wasn't like other Nanus" (Komal, Grand Daughter); "For Nanu…" (Sameer Rai Chhabria, Grandson); "Vali Ram Vallab" — poem by Dr. Ranomal Pryans; "همت ۽ حوصلي واري شخصيت" by Dr. Chandi Ram Shahani; "سنڌي ادب جو منفرد ليکڪ" by Saeed Mangi. Includes "The Memoirs" — a rare photo album featuring Vali Ram Vallabh with Ayaz Gul, Murad Ali Mirza, Ibrahim Joyo, Shaikh Ayaz, Taj Joyo, Imdad Hussaini, and other literary greats.

سنڌي ادبي تحريرون

Tributes in Sindhi

Original Sindhi text — as written by scholars, colleagues and admirers.

شعر · Opening Verse

اڄ نه اوطاقن ۾ جوڳين سندي ذات ساري سنياسين کي رنم ساري رات مون جنين جي تات سي لاهوتي لڏي ويا

— شاڪر عزيز سيتائي

نثر · His Literary Devotion

وليرام ولڀ ولد ڪيول رام لوهاڻو جو شمار انهن ليکڪن ۾ ٿئي ٿو جن سڄي حياتي سنڌي ادب ۽ سنڌي لاکيڻي ٻوليء لئه ارپي ڇڏي۔ سندس علمي ادبي فڪري پورهئي ۽ ڪوششن کي جنهن ۾ ان نثر تي خاص طور ۽ ٻين صنفن کي اهڙي طرح سرجايو سنواريو جو سنڌي ادب جي تاريخ جي هر دور ۾ ان کي مڃتا ملندي رهندي۔

— شاڪر عزيز سيتائي

نثر · World Literature into Sindhi

ليو ٽالسٽاء، البرٽو موراويا، ڪرشن چندر، امرتا پريتم، ديال سڪسينا، رابندر ناٿ ٽئگور، عابد سورتي، احمد نديم قاسمي ۽ ٻين ليکڪن جي تحريرن کي ترجمو ڪري سنڌ واسين کي عالمي ادب سان روشناس ڪرايو۔ وليرام ولڀ سنڌي ۾ شاعري ڪئي، سندس هڪ شعري مجموعو پڻ شايع ٿيل آھي۔

— شاڪر عزيز سيتائي

نثر · His Mastery of Prose

وليرام ولڀ جي لکڻين مان معلوم ٿئي ٿو ته سندس لکيل نثر ۾ ڪٿي به اوپرائپ، اڻوڻندڙ، اڻ سهائيندڙ لفظ آھن ئي ڪين۔ جملن جي ڪا بي ترتيب ۽ بي ربطگي نه — هن نه رڳو بيهڪ جي نشانين تي خاص توجھ ڏني آھي پر گرامر جي ترتيب پڻ بي مثال آھي۔

— شاڪر عزيز سيتائي

نثر · His Noble Character

هي پر وقار شخصيت جو مالڪ، اکين ۾ نمرتا، چھري تي مڪمل اعتماد، نظم ۽ ضبط جو مجسمو، سڀاء ۾ انسان دوست ۽ هر تضاد کن آجو۔ ترقي پسند ادب جي اوج لئه پاڻ پتوڙيندڙ شخص — ظاهر ۾ ته اسان کان جدا ويو پر سندس روح هر ادبي علمي فڪري رهاڻين ۾ اسان سان ساڻ رهندو۔

— شاڪر عزيز سيتائي

شعر · Closing Verse — Shah Jo Risalo

مرڻا اڳي جي مئا، مري ٿين نه مات هوندا سي حيات مرڻا اڳي جي مئا — شاھ

— شاھ عبداللطيف ڀٽائي

نثر · Dr. Chandi Ram Shahani — Imrata Magazine

سائين ولي رام ولڀ پنهنجي 82 سالن جي حياتي علمي ادبي ۽ سماجي خدمت ۾ انتهائي شاندار ۽ باوقار طريقي سان گذاري۔ ادب جي دنيا جا ماڻهو، خاص ڪري سنڌي پڙهندڙ، سائين ولي رام ولڀ جي انهيءَ ادبي پورهئي کي صدين تائين وساري نه سگهندا۔

— ڊاڪٽر چندي رام شاهاڻي — امراتا رسالو، شمارو 134، نومبر 2023

نثر · Saeed Mangi — Institute of Sindhology

وليرام ولڀ سنڌي ادب جو اهو منفرد شخص آهي جنهن پنهنجو غير معمولي حصو مڪمل خاموشيءَ سان ادا ڪيو ۽ سنڌي ادب ۾ پنهنجي نالي جا اَمٽ نقش ڇڏيا۔ هو هڪ ٻوليءَ جو ماهر هو — جنهن به ڪتاب تي هٿ وڌو، اهو وڌيڪ بهتر ٿي ويو۔

— سعيد منگي — ساٿي، انسٽيٽيوٽ آف سنڌالاجي

نثر · Dr. Murli Dhar — A Personal Memory

سائين ولي رام ولڀ ڪتابن ۾ پڙھيا ويندا منھنجي ڄاڻ سڃاڻ سائين ولي رام ولڀ سان ان وقت ٿي جڏھن مون ء منھنجي ڪجھ دوستن چانڊڪا ميڊيڪل ڪاليج مان ڏياري نالي ھڪ ميگزين ڇپي. اھا ۱۹۸۳ جي ڳالھ آھي. ميگزين طارق اشرف جي سھڻي مان ڇپرائي. سائين جو گھر طارق اشرف جي پريس جي ويجھو ھيو. اسين سائين کي پروف پڙھڻ لاء چيو. انھن ڏاڍي خوشي سان اسان جي ڳالھ رکي ء اسان کي ڪيتريون ھي چڱيون صلاحون به ڏنائون. اڳتي ھلي پشپا ولڀ سان واسطو پيو، ملاقات ٿي، ائين اسان رشتيدار ٿي وياسون ء سائين ولي رام ولڀ مان بابا ولي رام ولڀ ٿي ويا. انھن جا ڪتاب ء لائبريري ڏاڍا وڻندا ھيا. جڏھن به مان گھر ويندو ھيس انھن جي لائبريري ۾ ضرور ويندو ھيس ء نوان ڪتاب گولھيندو ھيس. ھو اڪثر ڪون ڪو ڪتاب مونکي پڙھڻ لاء ڏئي ڇڏيندا ھيا. ھو ھميشه ياد رکيا ويندا. لکيل ڪتابن ۾ پڙھيا ويندا. ھو اسان سان گڏ آھن، گڏ رھندا. انھن ڪتاب لکيا، رشتا جوڙيا، دليون کٽيون — ھو آھن، ھو رھندا.

— ڊاڪٽر مرلي ڌر

More Coverage

Additional Publications

Vali Ram Vallabh Literary Society2024

Vali Ram Vallabh Jo Wachoro — Memorial Book Contents

ولي رام ولپ جو وڇوڙو — ياداشتن جو ڪتاب

Table of contents from the memorial book "Vali Ram Vallabh Jo Wachoro" — compiled after his passing. Contributors include Dr. Chandi Ram Shahani (p.241), Saeed Mangi (p.242), Rahul Chhabria (grandson — English), Kumal, Sameer Rai Chhabria (grandson — English), Dr. Ratomal Paryani, and Amrita Seth. Also features a photo album "Di Memories" by family members.

Affair MagazineJanuary 31 – February 14, 2026

Affair Magazine — Literary Gathering, Pages 28–29

افئير رسالو — ادبي محفل

Two-page feature (pp. 28–29) in Affair magazine on a literary gathering held in honour of Vali Ram Vallabh. Scholar Dilip Kothari presented a paper covering more than 40 books. Speakers included Dr. Manoj Kumar, Shankar Sagar, Dr. Anton Raaz, and Hamesh Kemani (Secretary, Sindhi Adabi). The gathering featured readings from his translations and discussions of his contribution to world literature in Sindhi.

Dawn2023

Dawn — Literary Coverage

ڊان اخبار — ادبي ڪوريج

Dawn newspaper coverage of Vali Ram Vallabh and his literary contributions to Sindhi language and literature.

Sindhi PressNovember 2026

Press Coverage — Literary Gathering

پريس ڪوريج — ادبي محفل

Press coverage of a literary gathering held in memory of Vali Ram Vallabh.

Vali Ram Vallabh Literary Society24 May

Dr. Murli Dhar Book Launch — Organized by Vali Ram Vallabh Literary Society

ڊاڪٽر مرلي ڌر جي ڪتاب جي مهورت — پاران ولي رام ولپ ادبي سوسائٽي

Book launch poster for "مهورت جذبن جي تمورتي" (Broken Emotions) by Dr. Murli Dhar — organized by the Vali Ram Vallabh Literary Society. Speakers included Amarsandho, Anita Kamleshwer, Pushpa Vallabh, Dr. Pushpa Ochani, Dr. Jameel Jotiyo, Dr. Hameed Somro, Zeb Sindi, Shabnam Gul, Dr. Irfan Mallah, Dr. Ali Murtaza Darijo, Dr. Kamleshwer, Medam Mehtab Akbar Rashdi, Prof. Muhammad Hashim Solangi, and Dr. Nazir Mahmood.

Rozana Saat, Hyderabad25 May 2025

Rozana Saat — Dr. Murli Dhar Book Launch News Coverage

روزانه ساٽ — ڊاڪٽر مرلي ڌر ڪتاب مهورت جي خبر

News report of the book launch of Dr. Murli Dhar's Sindhi, Urdu and English books — a joint launch event organized by the Vali Ram Vallabh Literary Society at the Sindhi Autonomous Institute, Hyderabad. The event was chaired by Dr. Baloch and highlighted Vali Ram Vallabh's enduring legacy through the literary society that continues his work.

Sindhi Literary Archive2023

Vali Ram Vallabh — Complete Profile in Sindhi

ولي رام ولپ — سنڌيءَ ۾ مڪمل پروفائيل

A comprehensive 6-page Sindhi profile of Vali Ram Vallabh covering his complete literary output: 10 translated novels, 8 translated short story collections, 112 translated stories from 26 languages, poetry collections, 7 translated plays, research works, edited volumes, and a chronological list of 26 awards (1989–2015). Born 18 August 1941 in Mithi, he worked at the Forest Department, advertising, and the Institute of Sindhology. Translated from Tolstoy, Moravia, Krishan Chander, Amrita Pritam, Tagore, and others.

Express.pk2023

Vali Ram Vallabh — An Epoch-Making Litterateur

ولي رام ولڀ — ايھد ساز اديب

A detailed profile article on Express.pk about Vali Ram Vallabh — describing him as an epoch-making litterateur who transformed Sindhi literature through his translations and literary scholarship.

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