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Noted Urdu satarist and humorist Mr.Mujtaba Hussain has decided to return the Padma Shri award which was conferred on him in 2007 for his contribution to Urdu literature.

The 83-year-old columnist told that "as a writer I have devoted my entire life to uphold our composite culture. Now, I feels suffocated as democracy in



our country is under severe threat".

Mr Hussain is credited with reviving interest in satire and gave urdu language a new group of ardent followers.

His sense of humour has earned him many admirers, including writer and journalist Khuswant Singh. 



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