Saleem Kausar (Urdu: سلیم کوثر), born Muhammad Saleem (Urdu: محمد سلیم) is a Pakistani Urdu poet.[2] He has published several poetry books. He has also written various title songs for different TV serials. He has attended several poetry symposiums (Mushaira) in various countries.[3][1]
Saleem Kausar سلیم کوثر | |
|---|---|
| Born | Muhammad Saleem 24 October 1947 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Known for | Ghazal, "Main khayal hoon kisi aur ka"[1] |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan in 2015 |
Personal life
editKausar was born on 24 October 1947 in Panipat, India. After partition, his family migrated to Pakistan and settled in Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan. He received his primary and secondary education there. Later he moved to Kabeerwala with his family. In 1972, he shifted to Karachi, Sindh, where he has worked in various newspapers before joining Pakistan Television (PTV). He retired several years ago.[3]
Literary career
editKausar began his literary career from Kabeerwala, where he met with well-known and national poets and learnt and practiced Urdu poetry. He also attended poetry gatherings. After moving to Karachi, he joined Urdu newspapers and wrote Qat'aas (quatrains), a form of Urdu poetry on a daily basis. He has written five collections of Urdu poetry. He became famous after his ghazal "Main khiyal hoon kisi aur ka" sung by various singers, was breakthrough in 1980. He has visited several countries to participate the poetry gatherings, including Doha, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, Middle East and India.[3][4]
A writer says;
"He may not be rich in the literal sense of the word, but he is generous enough to share the fruit of his craft to make people happy:
Piyar karnay kay liyay, geet sunanay kay liyay
Ik khazana hai maray pass lutanay kay liyay
(To love and to sing songs, I have a treasure to lavish upon others.)"[3]
Awards
edit- Received Pride of Performance Award from Governor of Sindh, Ishratul Ibad on 23 March 2015.[5]
Bibliography
edit- Muhabbat aik shajar ha 1994[3] محبت اِک شجر ہے
- Khali haathon mein arz-o-sama 1980[3]خالی ہاتھوں میں ارض و سماء
- Yeh chiragh hai tau jala rahai 1987[3]یہ چراغ ہے تو جلا رہے
- Zara mausam badalnay dau 1991[3]ذرا موسم بدلنے دو
- Duniya meri aarzoo se kam hey 2007 دنیا مری آرزو سے کم ہے'
جنہیں راستے میں خبر ہوئی '
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Ghazals of Saleem Kausar Rekhta.org website, Retrieved 15 November 2022
- ^ "ادارۂ فکر نو کراچی کی تشکیل نو-Restructuring of Karachi Institute of Thought". Daily Jasarat (newspaper). 20 January 2013. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Naseer Ahmad (15 May 2008). "I have a treasure of love and song — Saleem Kausar". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ Peerzada Salman (25 November 2017). "Poetry and painting". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ Slain KU dean among civil awards recipients Dawn (newspaper), Published 24 March 2015, Retrieved 15 November 2022