Mohammed Khadeer Babu is a Telugu short story writer, journalist, and movie scriptwriter from Kavali, in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India [1, 4].
He is known for his short story collections, including Dargamitta Kathalu and Poleramma Banda Kathalu. These works are recognized for their authentic regional dialect and their portrayal of childhood experiences. His stories often explore the culture of the Muslim community, using a blend of humor and pathos [2]. Other notable works include New Bombay Tailors, Phuppujaan Kathalu, Metro Kathalu, and Beyond Coffee [2, 3].
In the Telugu film industry, Khadeer Babu has written dialogues for movies such as Onamalu, Brahmotsavam, and Manamantha [2]. His writings have also been translated into English, Hindi, and Urdu [1].
In 2023, he received the YSR Achievement Award [5, 6].
Citations
- Khadeer Babu – Hyderabad Literary Festival
- Mohammed Khadeer Babu – Wikipedia
- Books by Mohammad Khadeer Babu (Author of DARGAMITTA KATHALU) – Goodreads
- “Khadeer Babu’s metro musings” – The Hindu
- Mohammed Khadeer Babu Receives YSR Achievement Award 2023 | CM Jagan | @SakshiTV
- Mohammed Khadeer Babu Receives YSR Achievement Award 2023 | iDream news