Shakeel Badayuni: Poet as lyricist; lyricist as poet!
Kal Raat Zindagi Se Mulaaqaat Ho Gayi
A ghazal aficionado, Shakeel Badayuni developed a dialogue with life in all its romantic glory and grandeur
Let’s count them words!
Different poets might use slightly different distribution of words and word clouds are typically used to convey information about the distribution of words in some specific context. The more a word is used, the bigger it is on the cloud. So, let us make these word clouds for some prominent poets and see if they convey some insight into their commonalities and distinctiveness.
Husn-e-Jaana Ki Tareef Mumkin Nahin
Husn-e-baakamaal ki tamseel, sher-o-shayari ke saanche mein.
When it comes to praising the glory of your beloved, poetry always comes handy.
Jigar Moradabadi: The Quintessential Romantic
Hum ko mitaa sakey yeh zamaane mein dum nahin
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.
Ibn-e Safi : The Uncrowned Emperor of Detective Fiction
When it comes to detective fiction in Urdu, it wouldn’t be wrong to think of Ibn-e-Safi as its synonym.
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.
Reh Gaya Kaam Hamara Hi Baghawat Likhna
A major voice of resistance in Urdu poetry.
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.
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