Gobind Malhi

Gobind Malhi (1921-2001) was an Indian writer who wrote in the Sindhi-language. Malhi He was born in 1921, in Nawabshah District in a small village Tharushah, in a Hindu Zamindar family. From a young age, Malhi showed defiance against societal norms and a keen interest in music and nature. Personal circumstances significantly influenced Malhi's formative years. He lost his mother when he was just sixteen months old. He was also compelled into matrimony while still a student in Karachi due to societal pressure and familial norms. Despite these challenges, his education in Karachi provided him exposure to broader ideas and experiences. Inspired by his father's extensive book collection, Malhi began writing poetry at 14. As an adult, he actively participated in the Indian National Independence Movement, causing a rift with his traditionalist father. Despite his father's objections, Malhi joined the 1942 'Quit India Movement' and faced imprisonment for violating colonial laws.