Nazish Pratapgarhi

Nazish Pratapgarhi (born Mohammad Ahmad; 12 July 1924 – 10 April 1984)[2][3] was an Urdu poet from India, who was known for his thoughts and ability to create contact between himself and lovers of Urdu poetry.

Nazish Pratapgarhi
Born
Mohammad Ahmad[1]

(1924-07-12)12 July 1924
Died10 April 1984(1984-04-10) (aged 59)
NationalityIndian
OccupationPoet

Early life

Pratapgarhi hailed from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Writings

He mainly wrote Urdu Ghazals. He was a disciple of Seemab Akbarabadi. His collection of ghazals titled Naya Saaz Naya Andaz was published by the Uttar Pradesh Urdu academy.[4] In 1983, he received the Ghalib Award in recognition of his contribution to Urdu literature.[5]

He faced financial difficulties throughout his life and even when he approached the film industry, he did not sell his lyrics, although he led a poor life.[6]

See also

References

  1. "Nazish Partap Gadhi - Profile & Biography". Rekhta. 12 July 1924. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  2. "Urdu Authors: Date Lists. No.1448". Urdu Council.Nic.In. 31 May 2006. Archived from the original on 1 March 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  3. Indian Literature, Volume 28. Sahitya Akademi. 1985. p. 167.
  4. "Poetic Literature". Up Urdu Akademi.Org. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  5. "List of the Recepients of Ghalib Award – 1983". Ghalib Institute.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  6. "Conversations". Mobi.IBN.In.Com. Retrieved 5 August 2012.



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