Ali Sardar Jafri

Home › Poets Hub › Sardar Jafri

Sardar Jafri

Biography, Ghazals, Mushaira Videos & Sung Poetry

Ali Sardar Jafri, was one of the leading progressive Urdu poets and a prominent member of the Progressive Writers' Movement in India. Born in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, Sardar Jafri's poetry was deeply influenced by Marxist ideology and his commitment to social justice. His verses powerfully advocated for the rights of workers, peasants, and the oppressed, making him a voice of revolutionary change. Sardar Jafri's poetry combined political consciousness with artistic excellence, proving that committed literature could also be great literature. He wrote extensively for Hindi cinema, contributing memorable songs that carried progressive messages. His famous nazm "Yeh Kaun Aaya Armaan-e-Ruswa Ki Tasveer Bana Kar" exemplifies his ability to merge political content with poetic beauty. Sardar Jafri was imprisoned during the freedom struggle and remained committed to progressive causes throughout his life. He received numerous awards including the Sahitya Akademi Award and Padma Shri. His contribution to progressive Urdu literature and his role in the cultural renaissance of modern India is immense and enduring.

Biography

Life and Work

Ghazals by Sardar Jafri

Isi Sarhad Pe Kal Dooba Tha Sooraj Ho Ke Do Main Jahaan Tum Ko Bulaata Hoon Vahaan Kaam Ab Koi Na Aayegaa Bas Ik Dil Ke Main Aur Meri Tanhaai Ek Joo-E-Dard Dil Se Jigar Tak Ravaan Phir Ek Din Aisaa Aaye Ga Sirf Lahraa Ke Rah Gayaa Aanchal Too Mujhe Itne Pyaar Se Mat Dekh Abhi Aur Tez Kar Le Sar-E-Khanjar-E-Adaa Meri Vaadi Men Vo Ik Din Yoon Hi Aa Nikli

Mushaira Videos

Mushaira - Phir Ek Din Aisa Mushaira - Karbala Ali Sardar Jafri - Mushaira-Niwala Sardar Jafri - Shikast

Short Two-Liners (Ash'aar)

Dosti (Friendship) Bazm (Gathering) Khat (Letter) Ghar (Home) Saaqi (Cup-bearer) Sharab (Wine) Shama (Candle) Ghazal Collections