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Today ( 15 February ) marks the 155th death anniversary of the classical Urdu poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib. Ghalib penned numerous Ghazals during his lifetime, which have been interpreted and sung in various renditions. In South Asia, Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib is widely regarded as one of the most beloved and influential poets of the Urdu language.

Ghalib's significance transcends the mere aesthetic appeal of his poetry; his true brilliance lies in his profound exploration of human psychology and life's realities, conveyed with remarkable simplicity, thus making it accessible to all.

Even today, Ghalib's poetry continues to resonate not only in India and Pakistan but also among communities worldwide.

Mirza Ghalib passed away on this day in 1869 at the age of 71 in New Delhi.

 

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Today marks the 42nd death anniversary of the renowned Urdu poet and prose writer, Josh Malihabadi, also known as the 'Poet of Revolution'. Born Shabbir Hassan Khan, he hailed from a lineage of esteemed poets, including his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Josh Malihabadi commenced his poetic journey at a young age and later engaged in practical endeavors at Dar-ul-Tarjuma Usmania in Hyderabad State.

His outspoken stance against the Hyderabad system led to the loss of his job and citizenship, prompting his relocation to Delhi, where he established the magazine 'Kaleem' and contributed to All India Radio. He furthered his literary pursuits in Pakistan, collaborating on the Urdu dictionary with Maulvi Abdul Haque and editing 'Urdu Nama' magazine.

Josh Malihabadi's versatility extended to songwriting for films, notable among them being 'Ae Watan Hum Hain Teri Shama Ke Parwanon Main' for the film 'Aag Ka Darya'. He also penned columns for the daily Jang under the title of 'Ilm wa Fikr'.

Among his significant poetic works are 'Rooh-e-Adab', 'Shaer ki Raatain', 'Naqsh o Nigar', and 'Fikr o Nishat', while his prose contributions include 'Maqalat-e-Zarrin' and 'Jazbaat-e-Fitrat'. His impactful legacy earned him the Padma Bhushan Award in 1954 and posthumously the Hilal Imtiaz in 2013. Josh Malihabadi passed away on this day in 1982 at the age of 83 in Islamabad.

 

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Faiz during his stay in London, UK.
Year: 1984.




Faiz Ahmad Faiz (13 February 1911 – 20 November 1984) was a Pakistani poet and author of Punjabi and Urdu literature. He was one of the most celebrated, popular, and influential Urdu writers of his time, and his works and ideas remain widely influential today in Pakistan and beyond.


Outside of literature, he has been described as "a man of wide experience", having worked as a teacher, military officer, journalist, trade unionist, and broadcaster.

 

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عین ممکن ہے کسی روز قیامت کر دیں
کیا خبر ہم تجھے دیکھیں تو بغاوت کر دیں

مونسِ غم ہے ہمارا سو کہاں ممکن ہے
تجھکو دیکھیں تو ترے ہجر کو رخصت کر دیں

پیش گوئی کسی انجام کی جب ملتی ہے
زندگی!! کیسے تجھے وقفِ محبت کر دیں

اس کو احساسِ ندامت ہے تو پھر لوٹ آئے
شاید اس بار بھی ہم اس سے رعایت کر دیں

صوفئ عشق کی مسند مرے ہاتھ آ جائے
میرے احباب اگر مجھ کو ملامت کر دیں

موسم ہجر بھی ہنس دیتا ہے جس وقت تری
یاد کے پھول خیالوں سے شرارت کر دیں

آخری بار اسے اس لیے دیکھا شاید
اس کی آنکھیں مری الجھن کی وضاحت کر دیں

شگفتہ الطاف​

 

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Gandi batain na likhain to sab log samagh jayen ge

 

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وَڑ گیا!

کیا بتاؤں دل فراقِ یار میں کیا، *وڑ گیا
ہو نہ پایا پھر کبھی آباد ایسا،،،، *وڑ گیا

جنگلوں میں ایک ہی قانون چلتا ہے میاں
یعنی جو بھی شیر سے الجھا وہ گویا *وڑ گیا

ایک مخلص رہنما کیا مل گیا اس قوم کو
سازشیں اتنی ہوئیں سارا تماشا, *وڑ گیا

جب لٹیروں کی حکومت آ گئی پھر ملک میں
تب ترقی کا سفر جاری رہا یا،،،،، *وڑ گیا؟

قائدِ اعظم کی جدوجہد ،،،،،، غارت ہو گئی
حضرتِ اقبال نے جو خواب دیکھا، *وڑ گیا

بس یہی تاریخ ہے ناصر تمہارے ملک کی
ہو گیا آزاد آدھا اور آدھا ،،،،، *وڑ گیا​

Iqbal wala hissa to lajawab tha

 

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