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Parveen Shakir

Biography, Ghazals, Mushaira Videos & Sung Poetry

Parveen Shakir was a groundbreaking Pakistani poet who brought a distinctly feminine perspective to modern Urdu poetry. Born in Karachi, Parveen was not only a celebrated poet but also a civil servant who worked in the Pakistan government. Her poetry is characterized by its honest expression of feminine emotions, romantic sensibility, and subtle yet powerful challenge to patriarchal norms. Parveen's ghazals explored love, longing, independence, and the complexities of being a woman in contemporary society with remarkable courage and grace. Her famous collections include "Khushbu," "Sad-barg," and "Khud-Kalami." What made Parveen unique was her ability to use traditional poetic forms to express modern feminine experiences and emotions that had rarely been articulated so openly in Urdu poetry. Her verses were both romantic and rebellious, gentle yet assertive. Tragically, Parveen died in a car accident at the age of 42, cutting short a brilliant literary career. Despite her relatively short life, her impact on Urdu poetry has been profound and her work continues to inspire women poets across the subcontinent.

Biography

Life and Work

Ghazals by Parveen Shakir

Bhulane Se Jo Bhoole Na Wo Kahaani Chor Koi Raat Mere Aashna Mujhe Yoon Bhi To Tooti Hai Meri Neend Magar Tum Ko Is Se Kya Shab Wohi Lekin Sitara Aur Hai Wo To Khushboo Hai Havaaon Men Bikhar Jaaye Ga Teri Khushboo Ka Pataa Karti Hai Sabz Maddham Roshni Men Surkh Aanchal Ki Rukne Ka Samay Guzar Gayaa Hai Paa-Ba-Gil Sab Hain Rihaai Ki Kare Tadbir Mushkil Hai Ab Shahar Men Nikle Koi Ghar Se Manzar Hai Vahi Thithak Rahi Hoon Koo-Ba-Koo Phail Gai Baat Shanasaai Ki Kuchh To Havaa Bhi Sard Thi Kuchh Tha Shaakh-E-Badan Ko Taaza Phool Nishaani De Sundar Komal Sapnon Ki Baaraat Guzar Gai Suna Hai Janglon Ka Bhi Koi Dastoor Hota Nazm- Kal Halki Halki Baarish Thi Kuchh Faislaa To Ho Ki Kidhar Jaanaa Nazm- Aadat Hi Bana Li Hai Is Shahar Ke Nazm- Hoon To Khafa Us Se Nazm- Kya Us Par Mera Bas Hai Nazm - Yeh Tumhari Hansi Nazm- Kaainaat Ke Khaliq Dekh To Mera Khushboo Hai Wo To Chhoo Ke Badan Ko Guzar Khuli Aankhon Men Sapnaa Jaagataa Hai Khulegi Is Nazar Pe Chashm-E-Tar Aahistaa Kariyaa-E-Jaan Men Koi Phool Khilaane Aaye Pooraa Dukh Aur Aadhaa Chaand Nazm- Hamaare Daramiyaan Aisaa Koi Rishta Nazm- Ye Haseen Shaam Apni Kamaal-E-Zabt Ko Khud Bhi To Aazamaaoon Gi Justajoo Khoye Huon Ki Umr Bhar Karte Rahe Isi Men Khush Hoon Meraa Dukh Koi To Dua Ka Toota Hua Harf Sard Aah Mein Hai Dil Ka Kya Hai Wo To Chaahe Ga Musalsal Dasht-E-Shab Par Dikhaai Kya Den Gi Chehraa Meraa Thaa Nigaahen Us Ki Baarish Hui To Phoolon Ke Tan Chaak Ho Baadbaan Khulne Se Pahle Kaa Ishaaraa Apni Rusavaai Tere Naam Ka Charchaa Taraash Kar Mere Baazoo, Udaan Chhod Gaya Bichhda Hai Ek Baar To Milte Nahin Dekha Ik Diya Bujh Hi Gaya Hoga Ek Suraj Tha Ki Taaron Ke Gharaane Se Ghar Ki Yaad Bhi Hai Aur Darpesh Safar Zameen Se Reh Gaya Door Aasmaan Kitna Usi Tarah Se Har Ek Zakhm Khushnuma Dekhe Maujen Baham Huyin To Kinaara Nahin Raha Qaid Mein Guzregi Jo Umr Bade Kaam Ki Aankhon Mein Thakan, Dhanak Badan Par Baj Uthe Hawa Ke Daf Wajd Mein Kali Aayi Kisi Ki Khoj Mein Phir Kho Gaya Kaun Kahaan Se Aati Kiran Zindagi Ke Zindaan Mein Ajeeb Tarz-E-Mulaaqaat Ab Ke Baar Rahi Tujh Se Koi Gilaa Nahin Hai Aks-E-Khushboo Hoon Bikharne Se Na Roke Koi Harf-E- Taaza Nai Khushboo Mein Likha Chahta Hai

Mushaira Videos

Parveen Shakir - Reciting in Adabi Nashist Mushaira- Waqt Se Koi Shikayat Hai Na Aflak Parveen Shakir - GEO T.V. Mushira - Ku Ba Ku - B4Beeni studio Parveen Shakir - Recites -Waqt Se Koi Mushaira - Paa-Ba Gil Sab Hain Mushaira - Taaza Mohabbaton Ka Nasha Mushaira - Kuch To Hawa Bhi Sard Thi Parveen Shakir - Mushaira - Dubai Parveen Shakir - Baab-e- Hairat Se Mujhe Mushaira - Waqt Se Koi Shikayat Hai Na Aflaak Mushaira - Chalne Ka Hausla Nahin Mushaira - Ku Ba Ku Phail Gai Mushaira PTV - Chalne Ka Hausla Nahin Mushaira Dubai -Waqat Se Koi Shikayat Hai Parveen Shakir - Ab Itni Sadgi Laayin Kahan Mushaira - Waqt Se Koi Shikayat Hai Na Aflaak Parveen Shakir Talks With Muneer Niazi

Ghazals Sung by Famous Singers

Ku Ba Ku - Mehdi Hasan Kuch To Hawa Bhi Sard Thi - Ghulam Ali Kuch To Hawa Bhi Sard Thi - Nusrat Fateh Tooti Hai Meri Neend Magar- Tasawwur Khanum Parveen Shakir Talks With Muneer Niazi Parveen Shakir-Documentary on the life Part1 Parveen Shakir-Documentary on the life part2 Parvin shakir - Documentary On Her Death

Two-Liners (Ash'aar)

Ishq & Love Zulf (Tresses) Aankhen (Eyes) Tasveer (Portrait) Hena / Mehndi Bosa (Kiss) Sharm-o-Haya Naqaab (Veil)

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