About Nasir Kazmi
Nasir Kazmi
Nasir Kazmi (8 December 1925 – 2 March 1972) was a Pakistani poet, one of the founders of modern ghazal. He was born in Ambala, India, and migrated to Pakistan after the Partition of India in 1947. He worked as a journalist and editor for several magazines and newspapers, and his poetry was published in a number of collections.
Kazmi's poetry is known for its lyrical beauty, its use of simple language, and its focus on themes of love, loss, and the human condition. He was a master of the Urdu ghazal, and his poems often use nature imagery to express his emotions. He was also a prolific writer of nazms, or free-verse poems.
Kazmi's poetry has been translated into several languages, and he is considered one of the most important Urdu poets of the 20th century. He was awarded the Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan in 1968.
Some of his most famous works include:
- Ghazals: "Aankhon Mein Tera Chehra", "Dilruba", "Kuchh Yaadgar-e-Shahr-e-Sitamgar Hi Le Chalen"
- Nazms: "Main Jab Likhna Sikha Tha", "Khayaal Aata Hai", "Dard-e-Dil"
Kazmi died in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1972. He was only 46 years old.
Poet -
Nasir Kazmi
Birth Details : Ambala, India,
8th December 1925
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