URDU POET-LYRICIST..QATEEL SHIFAI!

Today is 20th Death Anniversary of mashahoor Pak Shayar..Qateel Shifai!

Qateel Shifai reading his poetry/shayari in mushaira!

One of the most popular Urdu Poets and Lyricist..Aurangzeb- Khan..was famous with his pen name..Qateel Shifai! He wrote songs for Pakistani and Indian films too!

He got many prestigious awards

in Pakistan for his contribution

to Urdu literature..like 'Naqoosh- Award', 'Abbasin Arts Award' & 'Pride of Performance'!..And he received 'Amir Khusro Award' in our India!

Still remember his romantic shayari like..

"Woh Dil Hi Kya Jo Tere Milane Ki Dua Na Kare..

Mein Tujh Ko Bhool Kar Zinda Rahoon Khuda Na Kare!"

And..

"Na jane kin adaon se lubha liya gaya mujhe..

'Qateel' mere samane chura liya gaya mujhe!"

Homage to Qateel Shifai sahab!!

- Manoj Kulkarni