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'''Dilawar Figar''' ([[Urdu]]: '''دلاور فگار''') (b. [[1928]] - d. [[1998]]) was a noted humorist, poet and scholar of [[Pakistan]]. He is known as ''Shehansha-e-Zarafat'' and ''Akbar-e-Sani'' for his satirical and rich humor writings. |
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== Life == |
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'''Dilawar Figar''' ([[1926]]–[[1998]]) was an [[Urdu]] [[poet]]. He first came into prominence with his ''Shair-e-Azam'', which received great acclaim in [[Delhi]]. |
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Dilawar Figar was born on July 1928 in an illuminated family of [[Badaun District|Badaun]], [[Uttar Pradesh|UP]] [[India]]. He got his early education from his town, and later joined [[Agra|Agra University]] where he got M.A. ([[Urdu]]). He also did M.A. ([[English studies|English]]) and M.A. ([[Economics]]). He associated with academia and teachings. After partition of India, he migrated to Pakistan and settled in [[Karachi]] where he joined Haroon College and taught Urdu. He also worked for KDA and remained Assistant Director Town Planning. He died on January 1998 in [[Karachi]]. |
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== Contribution to Urdu literature == |
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Figar started writing in 1942 at the age of fourteen. And soon got the company of noted masters, viz. Maulvi Jam Nawai Badayuni, Maulana Jami Badayuni. His literary work contains a [[Ghazal]], humor, and translation. |
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*''Haadisay'' (collections of Ghazals) |
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Both critical and full of humor, his brand of poetry is a rare commodity. Well-versed with the economic and social trends of our country he has used humor in his poems to express criticism in matters of specific and general interest. He was such a natural in the field that his poems encompassed not only the political and social elements but he also managed to find a humorous side in almost every aspect of life. From ‘[[Shereen - Farhad]]’ to searching for love on the computer, his subjects both general and specific, old and contemporary, Dilawar’s brand of poetry appeals to both young and old. |
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*''Sitam Zarifiañ'' (collections of humor poetry) |
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*''Shamat-e-Aamaal'' (collections of humor poetry) |
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It also goes to his credit that Dilawar has been consistent in tastefully selecting and arranging his words to project his opinions in a most effective and humorous manner. Through this book, ''Kulyaat- E -Dilawar Figar'', Dilawar has left behind a legacy that will continue to enliven our lives and through its universal appeal might just help resurrect Urdu poetry in the younger generation. |
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*''Adaab Arz'' (collections of humor poetry) |
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*''Assar-e-Nau'' (collections of humor) |
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*''Unglian Figar Apni'' (collections of humor poetry) |
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*''Matla Arz Hai'' (collections of humor poetry) |
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*''Century'' (collections of humor poetry) |
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*''Khuda Jhoot Na Bulwa'ay'' (collections of humor poetry) |
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*''Chiragh-e-Khandañ'' (collections of humor poetry) |
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*''Aaina-e-Raghib'' (125 rubaiyaat of Raghib Muradabadi) |
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*''Khushbu Ka Safar'' (translation of selected English and American poetry) |
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*''Khoob tar Kahan'' (translation of 'Why Not the Best' – biography of [[Jimmy Carter]]) |
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*''Aabshar-e-Noor'' (poetic explanation of Sura Fatiha) |
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*''Sila-e-Shaheed Kia hai'' (poetic biography of recipients of [[Nishan-e-Haider]] martyrs) |
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*''Fi Sabeel Lillah'' (collections of humor poetry) |
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*''Kaha Suna Maaf Karna'' (collections of humor poetry) |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Urdu poetry]] |
* [[Urdu poetry]] |
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* [[Urdu]] |
* [[Urdu]] |
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* [[Progressive Writers' Movement]] |
* [[Progressive Writers' Movement]] |
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* [[List of Urdu writers]] |
* [[List of Urdu writers]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.urduadablive.com/Mazah/figar/figar_select.htm Dilawar Figar]- Selected Poetry of Dilawar Figar |
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Revision as of 18:39, 27 January 2008
Dilawar Figar (Urdu: دلاور فگار) (b. 1928 - d. 1998) was a noted humorist, poet and scholar of Pakistan. He is known as Shehansha-e-Zarafat and Akbar-e-Sani for his satirical and rich humor writings.
Life
Dilawar Figar was born on July 1928 in an illuminated family of Badaun, UP India. He got his early education from his town, and later joined Agra University where he got M.A. (Urdu). He also did M.A. (English) and M.A. (Economics). He associated with academia and teachings. After partition of India, he migrated to Pakistan and settled in Karachi where he joined Haroon College and taught Urdu. He also worked for KDA and remained Assistant Director Town Planning. He died on January 1998 in Karachi.
Contribution to Urdu literature
Figar started writing in 1942 at the age of fourteen. And soon got the company of noted masters, viz. Maulvi Jam Nawai Badayuni, Maulana Jami Badayuni. His literary work contains a Ghazal, humor, and translation.
- Haadisay (collections of Ghazals)
- Sitam Zarifiañ (collections of humor poetry)
- Shamat-e-Aamaal (collections of humor poetry)
- Adaab Arz (collections of humor poetry)
- Assar-e-Nau (collections of humor)
- Unglian Figar Apni (collections of humor poetry)
- Matla Arz Hai (collections of humor poetry)
- Century (collections of humor poetry)
- Khuda Jhoot Na Bulwa'ay (collections of humor poetry)
- Chiragh-e-Khandañ (collections of humor poetry)
- Aaina-e-Raghib (125 rubaiyaat of Raghib Muradabadi)
- Khushbu Ka Safar (translation of selected English and American poetry)
- Khoob tar Kahan (translation of 'Why Not the Best' – biography of Jimmy Carter)
- Aabshar-e-Noor (poetic explanation of Sura Fatiha)
- Sila-e-Shaheed Kia hai (poetic biography of recipients of Nishan-e-Haider martyrs)
- Fi Sabeel Lillah (collections of humor poetry)
- Kaha Suna Maaf Karna (collections of humor poetry)
See also
External links
- Dilawar Figar- Selected Poetry of Dilawar Figar
