Ghazal
The ''ghazal'' ( ar, غَزَل, bn, গজল, Hindi-Urdu: /, fa, غزل, az, qəzəl, tr, gazel, tm, gazal, uz, gʻazal, gu, ગઝલ) is a form of amatory poem or ode, originating in Arabic poetry. A ghazal may be understood as a ...
from
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 24 ...
. He remained out of the lime light all his life. A selection of his works was published in 1993 by
Murtaza Birlas
Murtaza Birlas ( ur, ) (also spelt Barlas) is a poet of modern Urdu Ghazal from Pakistan. His work has been published in journals and magazines of Urdu literature since the early 60s. He published four compilations of Ghazal poetry. His style o ...
Mustafa Rahi edited and compiled several books related to his mentor - Jigar Moradabadi.
His style comprises strong emotional expressions, with a whole hearted commitment to the elegance of ghazal. His style of poetry has earned recognition from his peers.
Works
His published works are:
* Ehed Aafreen: Ghazal
* Jigar Namay: Letters of Jiga * Bayad-e-Jigar: A compilation of remarks about Jiga * Baqol-e-Jigar: Quotations from Jigar
* Jigar Hamaree Nazr Main: Critical reviews about Jiga * Namay Jo Mere Naam Aye: Compilation of letters to Nazir Siddiqu