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Literature written in Hindi-Urdu was not common prior to the 1700s. [14] In North India, rich literary cultures existed in Awadhi and Brajbhasha, with earliest Awadhi texts dating to the 14th century. [15] In Delhi, poets wrote in Persian, while Rekhta/Hindvi (what is now recognizable as Hindi-Urdu) did not have the same literary recognition. [16]
Muqtida Hasan Nida Fazli, known as Nida Fazli (12 October 1938 – 8 February 2016 [1]), was a prominent Indian Urdu and Hindi poet, lyricist and dialogue writer. [2] [3] He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013 by the government of India for his contribution to literature.
Dhani Ram Chatrik (4 October 1876 – 18 December 1954) was an Indian poet and typographer. [1] [2] He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Punjabi poetry. [2] He promoted Punjabi culture, language and publications through his life. In 1926, he became the President of Punjabi Sahit Sabha, a Punjabi Literary Society. [1]
Urdu literature (Urdu: ادبیاتِ اُردُو, “Adbiyāt-i Urdū”) comprises the literary works, written in the Urdu language. While it tends to be dominated by poetry , especially the verse forms of the ghazal ( غزل ) and nazm ( نظم ), it has expanded into other styles of writing, including that of the short story, or afsana ...
Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna is an Urdu patriotic poem written by Bismil Azimabadi as a dedication to young freedom fighters of the Indian independence movement. [1] This poem was popularized by Ram Prasad Bismil. When Ram Prasad Bismil was put on the gallows, the opening lines of this ghazal were on his lips. [2]
Gasa (Korean: 가사) or kasa was a form of poetry popular during the Joseon period in Korea. Gasas were commonly sung, and were popular among yangban women. Jeong Cheol , a poet of the 16th century, is regarded as having perfected the form, which consisted of parallel lines, each broken into two four-syllable units.
Later on, because of its melody and profoundly romantic and soul piercing lyrics, the song was re-sung by many artistes. Among them was the famous Indian singer Asha Bhosle (Asha Bhosle: Love Supreme, 2006). [6] [7] The song was used as background music in a scene in the Mira Nair's Golden Lion award-winning film, Monsoon Wedding (2001). [8]
Woh Humsafar Tha (Urdu: وہ ہم سفر تھا, ‘Wuh ham-safar tha’ lit. He was [my] co-journeyer) is a ghazal written in 1971 by Naseer Turabi [1] after the Fall of Dhaka. It serves as the title song for the Pakistani drama serial Humsafar. The ghazal was originally sung by Abida Parveen [2] and later by Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch.