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'Ek raaz hai jo tumko bataya nahi kabhi...' 🔗 Watch the complete #YoungPoetsMushaira here: yt.openinapp.co/4kxui Ameer Hamza Halbe captures the exact feeling of losing what was never yours. The crowd's reaction at the Young Poets Mushaira says it all. @MiltonHomewares @myTRIDENThome @HCLConcerts @Vedanta_Group #AmeerHamzaHalbe #UrduPoetry #JashneRekhta #Urdu

Ziauddin Farooqui (1947–2024), recognized by his pen name 'Zia,' was a renowned Urdu poet and critic, known for his impactful ghazals and contributions to Urdu literature. Born in Hardoi and later establishing his literary base in Bhopal, his fifty-year career bridged classical traditions with modern narratives of societal struggle and resilience. His definitive masterpiece, Kanpur Nama, chronicles 250 years of the city's history in verse, standing alongside celebrated, award-winning collections like Raqs-e-Ghubar. Honored with the Nawab Siddiq Hasan Khan Award, his mastery extended seamlessly across poetry, short stories, and rigorous historical research. Experience the enduring depth of his literary voice by reading his complete works on Rekhta at rekhta.org/poets/zia-farooqu…. #ZiaFarooqui #UrduLiterature #UrduPoetry #Rekhta #Ghazals

Born in 1953, Basir Sultan Kazmi is an esteemed poet, playwright, and educator who moved to the UK in 1990. After studying at the University of Manchester, he worked as a BBC news editor and taught at various British schools and universities. His comprehensive literary output includes the 2015 collected works Shajar Honay Tak, featuring numerous poetry collections and plays. Many of these acclaimed works, such as Bisaat, have been translated into English and performed at regional theatres. Kazmi has also dedicated time to writing about his father, the renowned Urdu poet Nasir Kazmi. His elegant verse, celebrated for bridging Urdu tradition with world literature, has been publicly displayed in UK hospitals and carved in stone in Slough. In recognition of his profound impact on the literary arts, Kazmi was awarded an MBE for Services to Literature in 2013. #BasirSultanKazmi #UrduPoetry #UrduShayari #Rekhta

Fahmida Riaz was a prominent Pakistani Urdu poet, writer, and translator recognized for her fierce feminist and anti-establishment ideals. Born in Meerut in 1945 and raised in Sindh after her father's early passing, she began her career as a newscaster for Radio Pakistan. Her dedication to writing led her to manage the liberal Urdu publication Aawaz, which was later banned for its revolutionary critique of the government, forcing her family into a seven-year exile. Despite these challenges, she held major leadership roles, including Managing Director of the National Book Foundation and the Urdu Dictionary Board. She leaves behind a massive literary legacy, having authored numerous books like Godaavari and translated major historical works from Persian and Sindhi into Urdu. #FahmidaRiaz #urdupoetry #urdushayari #rekhta