Summary
Jazib Qureshi (Urdu: جاذب قریشی) (born 3 August 1940) is an Urdu poet, writer and critic from Pakistan.[1][2][3] He has written many poetry books and works of criticism.[4]
Jazib Qureshi جاذب قریشی | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 August 1940 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Poet, |
Biography edit
Background edit
Qureshi was born on 3 August 1940 in Luchnow, India, where he spent his childhood.[4] When he was six, his father died. As a result, he could not study further and worked hard for his living.[4] He migrated with his family to Lahore, Pakistan, in 1950.[4] He gained work in the press. He recommenced his studies and began writing poetry, attending literary gatherings and reading his poetry.[4] His first literary gathering was in the Shahi Qila, chaired by poet Ehsan Danish.[4]
Qureshi was helped to write poetry by Shakir Dehlavi, who belonged to Dagh Dehlavi school of thought.[4] Qureshi moved to Karachi in 1962,[4] he worked in different magazines and newspapers.[4] He qualified for master's degree from University of Karachi.[4] Later he became a teacher in a college.[4] He also made a feature film, "Pathar Kay Sanam", but it failed to gain a public response and experienced a financial loss.[4]
Literary career edit
Qureshi has written many books.[4] His first work of literary criticism was published in 1982,[4] and he also published poetry and prose books.[4] He is a poet at the literary gatherings[which?].[4] As a poet and writer he has visited 35 cities across the United States,[4] and he has also visited Bahrain, Qatar, Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi several times.[4]
Bibliography edit
- Takhleeqi Awaz تخلیقی آواز[4]
- Ankh aur Charagh آنکھ اور چراغ
- Shairee aur Tehzeeb شاعری اور تہذیب
- Doosray Kinaray Tuk دوسرے کنارے تک
- Meri TehreeraiN میری تحریریں[4]
- Mein nay Yeh Jana میں نے یہ جانا
- Pehchan پہچان
- Neend ka Reshum نیند کا ریشم
- Sheeshay ka Darakht شیشے کا درخت
- Ashoab e JaN آشوب جاں
- Ujlee AwazaiN اجلی آوازیں
- Shakasta Uks شکستہ عکس
- Shanasaii شناسائی
- Jhernay جھرنے
- AqeedataiN عقیدتیں
- Mujhay Yad Haiمجھے یاد ہے
- Naat kay Jadeed Rung نعت کے جدید رنگ
- Meri Shairee Meri Musavari میری شاعری، میری مصوری[4]
Death edit
He died on 21 June 2021 in Karachi and buried in Azizabad graveyard.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "An evening with Jazib Qureshi". Dawn.com. 15 June 2003. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
- ^ "Fans, detractors evaluate Jazib Qureshi". TheNews.com.pk. 9 October 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
- ^ "Arts Council's polls". Daily news .net.pk. 20 December 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Man of letters". Daily Dawn. 9 October 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ "ملک کے معروف اردو ادیب ،دانشور، نقاد اور شاعر جاذب قریشی کو عزیز آباد قبرستان مین سپرد خاک کر دیا گیا،". 22 June 2021.
External links edit
- Literature is losing adherents