Mysuru: Prof. Mohammed Ismail Khan Durrani, popularly known as Prof. M.I.K. Durrani (91), passed away in the wee hours of today at his residence ‘Durrani Manzil’ on B.N. Road, Mandi Mohalla.
He leaves behind his wife, two daughters, grand-children and a host of relatives and friends.
Namaz-e-Janaza was offered at Masjid-e-Umar Khan, B.N. Road, at 11.30 am followed by burial at Old Khabarasthan, behind Central Jail, Mysuru.
Profile: Prof. Durrani used to occasionally write a column titled Recollections…which was very popular among Star of Mysore readers during 2012-2016.
Prof. Durrani joined University of Mysore as a Lecturer in English in 1950, immediately after getting his BA (Hons) degree. Except for about three years during which he worked as a Lecturer at Intermediate College, Mandya, Prof. Durrani taught English at the constituent colleges of University of Mysore for 35 years.
He was associated with Yuvaraja’s College as a Lecturer and later on as a Reader for a major part of his career (about 25 years). In the year 1983, he was transferred to University Evening College as Professor of English from where he retired in 1988.
During his career as a Lecturer at Yuvaraja’s College, Prof. Durrani also served as an NCC Officer apart from producing and directing several English dramas.
After retirement, he joined the Muslim Educational Society, Mysuru, as an Executive Committee member and became the Founder-Principal of MES First Grade College in 1995. He also served as the President of Muslim Educational Society which is catering to the educational needs of the community from nursery to college level.
I remember Prof. Durrani fondly and vividly. He taught us Shakespearean tragedy Hamlet. I do remember his articles in Star of Mysore.
May his souls Rest In Peace.
Shri Gurubhyo Namaha!
I know him as great academician in english in the royal city. Respected personality among every community.
RIP
We will you, Sir. Your articles in SOM will be cherished. Some one please take initiation to publish a book on his articles, please.
I was onehi student way back in 1970- 73 at Yuvaraja ‘s college His language control over English was just great Hamlet was one I remember most.Lster I use to read his column in my Favourite S.O.M which was meaning full.He has rendered great service in the field of education, culture and social services.I am definitely under deep sorrow to hear the sad news of his death.Mayhis soul rest always in peace.RIP.
I know him as president of M.E.S First grade college during the year 2013-2016. He was a great person. May his soul rest in peace.
Every biological lives do leave after its inability to provide enough oxygen so all we believe is baseless
all happenings are not miracles but maths
He is a wonderful person as profesar as well as a individuals.
my his soul RIP
One of the finest teachers I came across,always smiling. His rich voice would reach the last benchers in the huge Sr.BA hall in Maharaja’s college and rivet everybody’s attention.
RIP
Great soul I remember his first lesson in english ON UMBRELLA MORALS during my B.Sc ., course 1971. And lateron KINGLEAR. and ofcourse THE GREAT HAMLET. the unimitable sir it is unforgetable May his soul rest in peace
I remember to have heard much about Prof.Durani at Yuvrajas College a counter part of Prof. Mylari Rao at Maharajas college who was my maternal uncle. Those were the days when complex Shakespeare English were thrusted to students by UOM who were fish out of water when it came to understanding as to what the heck it was all about at that age of learning? Bertrand Russell “On Comets” added further misery and spice to existing fiasco.
They both made understand these complex subjects to so simple that students just passed enabling them to proceed and concentrate with their desired Majors/Minors to complete their graduation.
May Almighty and “Allah” keep his soul in peace. Great assets are being lost as days and years pass by. Unfortunately such Quality has never been replaced. Infact these days once Strong “English” which was the pride of one’s personality has also lost its skeleton thus making literature look weird and individuals look funny.