Jamal Ehsani (Urdu: جمال احسانی) (April 21, 1951 – February 10, 1998)[1] was a Pakistani poet noted for his work in the ghazal genre[2][3] and was a favourite poet in the student's circle of Urdu literature.[4] He has written three poetry books.[4] After his death, his complete poetry work was published as Kulliyaat-e-Jamal.[4]
Early years
Jamal was born in Sargodha, Pakistan.[1] He received his primary education there, and moved to Karachi at a very young age. He continued his study in Karachi and worked in different fields. He died on February 10, 1998, in Karachi.[1]
Literary career
Jamal's two poetry books were published in his life, and one after his death by support of Dr. Fatima Hasan.
Kulliyaat-e-Jamal
Kulliyaat-e-Jamal[4] is a collection of complete poetry work by Jamal Ehsani, which includes his three poetry books, Sitara-e-Safar, Raat Ke Jaagey Huay and Taare Ko Mehtab Kia.[5] The work was published posthumously, in 2008.
It was regarded as a best work of Urdu poetry by many Urdu poets, writers and critics.[4][6][7] The poetry is sharp and influential as,
Ye shehr apney hareefon se hara thori hai
Ye baat sub pe magar aashkara thori hai
Charasazon mein thi ik chashm-i-nadamat asaar
Ye maseehaon mein beemaar kaha(n) se nikla
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This city hasn’t surrendered to its foes
But this not many a man knows
Among problem-solvers there was a sullen face
A disease-stricken amidst messiahs?[4]
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Bibliography
- Kulliyaat-e-Jamal کّلیاتِ جمال, Karachi[4]
- Sitara-i-Safar ستارۂ سفر,Tabeer Publications Karachi,1982[4]
- Raat Ke Jaagey Huay رات کے جاگے ہوئے, Sindh Press Karachi,1986[4]
- Taare Ko Mehtab Kia تارے کو مہتاب کیا, Karachi[4]
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