About Wasi Shah


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Wasi Shah


Wasi Shah is a Pakistani poet and lyricist. He is known for his romantic and spiritual poetry, as well as his work in the Pashto music industry.

Shah was born in 1986 in the Swat Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He began writing poetry at a young age, and his first collection of poems, Kangan (Bangles), was published in 2011. He has since published several more collections of poetry, including Saazish Ki Tarha (Like a Conspiracy) and Wo Iqrar Kare (He Makes a Promise).

Shah'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 is a master of the Pashto ghazal, and his poems often use nature imagery to express his emotions. He is also a prolific writer of nazms, or free-verse poems.

Shah's work has been translated into several languages, and he is considered one of the most important Pashto poets of his generation. He has won numerous awards for his poetry, including the Pride of Performance Award from the Government of Pakistan.

Shah is also a successful lyricist, and his songs have been sung by some of the biggest names in the Pashto music industry. He has written songs for artists such as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, and Sajjad Ali.

Shah is a popular figure in Pakistan, and his poetry is widely read and admired. He is a talented poet and lyricist, and his work is sure to continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.

Here are some of his most famous works:

  • Ghazals: "Kangan", "Saazish Ki Tarha", "Wo Iqrar Kare"
  • Nazms: "Meray Dil Mein Tu", "Aankhon Mein Aansu", "Dard-e-Dil"
  • Songs: "Aap Jaise Log", "Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche", "Dilruba"

Poet - Wasi Shah
Birth Details : Swat Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 1986
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