Shakeb Jalali or Shakeeb Jalali (Urdu: شکیب جلالی), born Syed Hassan Rizvi (1 October 1934 – 12 November 1966), was a Pakistani Urdu poet, considered one of the distinguished Urdu poets of the post-Independence era.[1]
Shakeb Jalali | |
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| Born | Syed Hassan Rizvi 1 October 1934 Jalal, Aligarh, British India |
| Died | 12 November 1966 (aged 32) Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Pen name | Shakeb Jalali |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Period | post-independence era |
| Genre | Ghazal |
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Shakeb was born on 1 October 1934 in Jalal, a small village near Aligarh. His ancestors were from a small town, Saddat, near Aligarh. He took his own life on 12 November 1966 by throwing himself before a passing train near Sargodha, Pakistan.[1]
Poetry and works
editShakib Jalali's poetry had a unique style and gave a modern tone to Urdu Ghazal.[2] His first collection of poetry, Roushni Aye Roushni, was published posthumously in 1972. Sang-e-Meel published his complete poetical works as Kulliyat-e-Shakeb Jalali in 2004.[1]
Death and legacy
editShakib Jalali died by suicide under a train on 12 November 1966 at the age of 32 in Sargodha, Pakistan.[2][3]
Jalali's death anniversary is celebrated every year, and he is remembered for his unique and innovative contributions to Urdu ghazal. His work is still included in important collections of Urdu poetry.[4][5]
Further reading
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editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Parekh, Rauf (27 April 2015). "Creativity and mental disorder: Urdu poets and writers who committed suicide". dawn.com. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Death anniversary of famous Urdu poet Shakeb Jalali today". 12 November 2023.
- ^ "57th death anniversary of famous Urdu Ghazal poet Shakeb Jalali observed". 13 November 2023.
- ^ "57th death anniversary of famous Urdu Ghazal poet Shakeb Jalali observed". The Nation. 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Death Anniversary Of Famous Urdu Ghazal Poet Shakeb Jalali Observed". UrduPoint.
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