Shakeel Badayuni: Poet as lyricist; lyricist as poet!
A ghazal aficionado, Shakeel Badayuni developed a dialogue with life in all its romantic glory and grandeur
By Anisur Rahman
April 20, 2018
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Husn-e-Jaana Ki Tareef Mumkin Nahin
When it comes to praising the glory of your beloved, poetry always comes handy.
By Faisal Fehmi
April 15, 2018
Jigar Moradabadi: The Quintessential Romantic
When one thinks of the Urdu ghazal that celebrates romantic love and pleasures of wine, one naturally thinks of Jigar Moradabadi. This is but a stereotype that has eclipsed his greater worth.
By Faisal Fehmi
April 6, 2018
Ibn-e Safi : The Uncrowned Emperor of Detective Fiction
Many of his admirers go back to his works, taking them out of their well-guarded boxes, or dearly preserved libraries. They enjoy each turn of phrase and each shot of wit as his characters act and interact ingeniously to solve mysteries.
By Anisur Rahman
April 1, 2018
Reh Gaya Kaam Hamara Hi Baghawat Likhna
Habib Jalib is considered one of the most valiant and high-spirited persons of his times. He pulled the masks off the faces of the tyrant rulers and showcased their real faces to the people which he considered to be his real engagement.
By Anisur Rahman
March 24, 2018
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