Shahida Hassan
Shahida Hassan | |
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.jpg) Shahida Hassan at her home. | |
| Native name | شاہدہ حسن |
| Born | Syeda Shahida Hassan 24 November 1953 Chittagong, Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | Urdu |
| Alma mater | University of Karachi |
Shahida Hassan (Urdu: شاہدہ حسن) (born 24 November 1953)[1] is a contemporary Urdu poet.[2] Based in Pakistan, she is known for her poems and ghazals. Hassan has written a lot of Urdu poetry, which has been published in two authorized collections, Yahan Kuch Phool Rakhey hain and Ek Taara hai sarhaaney mere.[3] She received her Master's in English from the University of Karachi.[1]
Ghazals written[edit]
Hassan is known for her contributions to Urdu poetry, especially in Pakistan.[4]
She has been invited to a number of Urdu poetry sessions and events related to literature in Pakistan and various other countries. Her ghazals and poems, all with a contemporary touch, are especially admired among Urdu literature intellectuals and given praise during their many events, where she is frequently invited to narrate her written creations.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Shahida Hasan - Profile & Biography". Rekhta. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ Arif, Iftikhar (2010). Modern Poetry of Pakistan. Dalkey Archive Press. p. xvii. ISBN 978-1-56478-669-2.
- ^ "Shahida Hasan | Urdu Poetry of Shahida Hasan | Poems and ghazals of Shahida Hasan | Shahida Hasan Shairy". www.urdumaza.com.pk. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ "Urdu Ghazal/poem "Thehra hai Qareeb" by Shahida Hasan". www.urdumaza.com.pk. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ "A global poetry feast for fans". Gulf Daily News. 17 February 2008. Retrieved 12 July 2017.