Shakeb Jalali
Shakeb Jalali or Shakeeb Jalali, 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. 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.
Also recorded as Syed Hasan Rizvi
Shakeb Jalali
- Name
- Shakeb Jalali
- Birth Name
- Syed Hassan Rizvi
- Born
- 1 October 1934
- Birthplace
- Jalal, Aligarh, British India
- Died
- 12 November 1966
- Place of death
- Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
- Occupation
- Poet
- Full name
- Syed Hasan Rizvi.
- Nationality
- India, British Raj and Dominion of India.
- Known for
- Roshni Ai Roshni and Kulliyat-e-Shakeb Jalali.
- Languages
- Urdu.
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Shakeb Jalali or Shakeeb Jalali, 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. 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.
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Shakeb Jalali (1934–1966) was a poet, a national of the British Raj and the Dominion of India. The poet was born Syed Hasan Rizvi and died in Sargodha.
Among the works are Kulliyat-e-Shakeb Jalali and Roshni Ai Roshni. Languages used include Urdu.
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• Name — Shakeb Jalali • Pen Name — Shakeb Jalali • Birth Name — Syed Hassan Rizvi • Born — 1 October 1934 • Birthplace — Jalal, Aligarh, British India • Died — 12 November 1966 • Place of death — Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan • Occupation — Poet • Citizenship — Pakistan • Period — post-independence era • Genre — Ghazal • Notable Works — * Roushani Ae Roushani (1972)
Poetry and works
Poetry and works
Shakib Jalali's poetry had a unique style and gave a modern tone to Urdu Ghazal. 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.
Death and legacy
Shakib Jalali died by suicide under a train on 12 November 1966 at the age of 32 in Sargodha, Pakistan. 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.
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- 1.Parekh, Rauf. Creativity and mental disorder: Urdu poets and writers who committed suicide. dawn.com. 2015-04-27.
- 2.Death anniversary of famous Urdu poet Shakeb Jalali today. 12 November 2023.
- 3.57th death anniversary of famous Urdu Ghazal poet Shakeb Jalali observed. 13 November 2023.
- 4.57th death anniversary of famous Urdu Ghazal poet Shakeb Jalali observed. The Nation. 13 November 2023.
- 5.Death Anniversary Of Famous Urdu Ghazal Poet Shakeb Jalali Observed. UrduPoint.
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- Zulfikar Ahsan. Shakib Jalali: Ek Mutallah. Naqsh-i-Gar. 2009. 907496077.
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