Jamal_Ehsani

Jamal Ehsani

Jamal Ehsani

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Jamal Ehsani (Urdu: جمال احسانی) (April 21, 1951 – February 10, 1998),[1] was a Pakistani poet noted for his work in the ghazal form[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 a Kulliyaat-e-Jamal.[4]

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Early years

Jamal was born in Sargodha, Pakistan.[1] He received his primary education there, and moved to Karachi in 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,

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]

References

  1. [1]
    "جمال احسانی". Global Urdu Forum.Org Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2012-03-25.[permanent dead link]
  2. [2]
    "Urdu poetry assessed". Daily Dawn. 2004-08-14. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
  3. [3]
    "Poems of intense indulgence". The News International. 2008-04-06. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
  4. [4]
    "Jamal's complete works launched". Dawn.com. 2008-10-12. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
  5. [5]
    "Page not found - Latest Breaking Urdu News from Pakistan". urdu.aaj.tv. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  6. [6]
    "تیسری قسم کی ریاست". BBC.com.uk. 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
  7. [7]
    "جمال احسانی زندہ رہیں گے". Daily Jang. Retrieved 2012-03-25.[permanent dead link]
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