Fifty Years as a Journalist is the autobiography of Lala Mulk Raj Saraf, widely known as the “Father of Journalism in Jammu and Kashmir”.
This book offers a glimpse into the remarkable life of a man who defied the odds and dared to challenge the status quo. It chronicles his struggles, his triumphs, and the indelible impact he made on journalism and society. As you turn these pages, you will witness the birth of a movement for conscientious journalism in Jammu and Kashmir dating back to the times when applying for permission to bring out a newspaper was looked upon as an act against the State.
Mulk Raj Saraf’s autobiography is not just an account of personal achievements but a narrative of a broader struggle for freedom and equality. It serves as an authentic history of the political, social and journalistic life in Jammu and Kashmir State during the crucial years from 1916-1966.
This book is an inspiration for all those who believe in the transformative power of journalism.
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Mulk Raj Saraf
Mulk Raj Saraf was an Indian journalist and writer, with over seventy years of a distinguished career in journalism and social service.
With several firsts to his name, he is most renowned for overcoming all odds to lay the foundation of journalism in J&K, setting up the first printing press, and publishing the region's first newspaper, Ranbir. During his long and eventful career, Mr Saraf had to face trials and tribulations including confinement, banishment, security demands and even threats of closure for his nationalistic views and objective reporting which were hard to digest by those motivated by other considerations. For his pioneering efforts in enabling a free press in J&K, he is known as the "Father of Journalism in Jammu and Kashmir". A freedom fighter, social reformer, and much-loved public figure, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1976.
