Nazish Pratapgarhi (born Mohammad Ahmad; 12 July 1924 – 10 April 1984)[2][3] was an Urdu poet from India, who was known for his thoughts and ability to create contact between himself and lovers of Urdu poetry.[citation needed]
Nazish Pratapgarhi | |
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Born | Mohammad Ahmad[1] (1924-07-12)12 July 1924 Pratapgarh, United Provinces, British India |
Died | 10 April 1984(1984-04-10) (aged 59) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India[1] |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Poet |
Pratapgarhi hailed from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
He mainly wrote Urdu Ghazals. He was a disciple of Seemab Akbarabadi. His collection of ghazals titled Naya Saaz Naya Andaz was published by the Uttar Pradesh Urdu academy.[4] In 1983, he received the Ghalib Award in recognition of his contribution to Urdu literature.[5]
He faced financial difficulties throughout his life and even when he approached the film industry, he did not sell his lyrics, although he led a poor life.[6]
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