| Pseudonym | Shakeb Jalali |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Syed Hassan Rizvi |
| Birth date | 1 October 1934 |
| Birth place | Jalal, Aligarh, British India |
| Death date | 12 November 1966 (aged 32) |
| Death place | Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Period | post-independence era |
| Genre | Ghazal |
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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.[1]
Shakeb was born on 1 October 1934 in Jalal, a small village near Aligarh. 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.[1]
Poetry and works
Shakib Jalali's poetry had a unique style and gave a modern tone to Urdu Ghazal.[2] 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.[1]
Death and legacy
Shakib Jalali died by suicide under a train on 12 November 1966 at the age of 32 in Sargodha, Pakistan.[2][3]
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.[4][5]
Further reading
- Zulfikar Ahsan (2009). Shakib Jalali: Ek Mutallah (in Urdu). Ravalpindi: Naqsh-i-Gar. OCLC 907496077
See also
References
- ^ Parekh, Rauf (2015-04-27). "Creativity and mental disorder: Urdu poets and writers who committed suicide". dawn.com. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- ^ "Death anniversary of famous Urdu poet Shakeb Jalali today". 12 November 2023.
- ^ "57th death anniversary of famous Urdu Ghazal poet Shakeb Jalali observed". 13 November 2023.
- ^ "57th death anniversary of famous Urdu Ghazal poet Shakeb Jalali observed". The Nation. 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Death Anniversary Of Famous Urdu Ghazal Poet Shakeb Jalali Observed". UrduPoint