Articles By Abbas Qamar

Urdu-Marsiya

Urdu Marsiya: A Historical Overview

The term ‘Marsiya’ (elegy) is derived from Arabic word ‘risa’ which means lamentation of the dead person, weeping and wailing over the deceased. It existed in Iran as a well defined literary form, in pre-Islamic days. ‘Sog-e-Siyahwashan’ (mourning of Siyahwash, father of Kai Cyrus), ‘Marg-i-Zarir’ (the death of Zarir, brother of Gushtasp) and some others are still considered as legacy of ancient Persian literature.

By Abbas Qamar January 20, 2021
Akhtar-ul-Iman Nazm

Akhtar-ul-Iman: My state of mind while writing ‘Naqsh-e-Paa’

Akhtar ul Iman was one of the most important Urdu poets of his time. Considered as one of the pillars of modern Urdu Nazms (Poems). Akhtar also wrote dialogues for more than hundred bollywood films including ‘Waqt’ and ‘Qaanoon’.

By Abbas Qamar November 12, 2020

HUM BHI DARIYA HAIN HUMEIN APNA HUNAR MAALUUM HAI

In the latter half of twentieth century, the world was hit by a Feminist storm; and rightly so. The female voices rose to break free of the four-walls behind which they had always remained unheard in a strongly patriarchal society. We mention here some names and their works that championed the cause of Feminism in… continue reading

By Abbas Qamar February 28, 2020

Archives

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Twitter Feeds

Facebook Feeds