Jamal Ehsani

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]

Jamal Ehsani
جمال احسانی
Born
Jamal Ehsani

(1951-04-21)April 21, 1951
Sargodha, Pakistan
DiedFebruary 10, 1998(1998-02-10) (aged 46)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
OccupationPoet

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,

Ye shehr apney hareefon se hara thori hai
Ye baat sub pe magar aashkara thori hai

Charasazon mein thi ik chashm-i-nadamat asaar
Ye maseehaon mein beemaar kaha(n) se nikla

This city hasn’t surrendered to its foes
But this not many a man knows

Among problem-solvers there was a sullen face
A disease-stricken amidst messiahs?[4]

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