Shahida Hassan

Shahida Hasan is a contemporary Urdu poet.^[1] Based in Pakistan, her poems and ghazals are admired not just all over the country but across the border as well. Shahida Hasan has written a lot of Urdu poetry, which have been published in the shape of two authorized collections, namely, Yahan Kuch Phool Rakhey hain and Ek Taara hai sarhaaney mere.^[2]

Ghazals written

Hasan is known for her contributions to Urdu poetry, especially in Pakistan.^[3] Being a winner of many awards, she has a vast collection of her written poetry and ghazals, most of which are contemporary in nature. Some of her works have proven to be big hits, including

• Koi Sard Hawa labe baam chali (duration: 2 minutes and 31 seconds)^[4]
• Saleeqa ishq men maira bara hi kamal ka tha (duration: 5 minutes and 5 seconds)
• Yeh ab na hoga keh phir in aankhon ko khaab koi naya milay ga (duration: 4 minutes and 59 seconds)
• Usi andaaz say woh mil raha hay (duration: 2 minutes and 3 seconds)
• Shaam karnay ka hunar rakhti hoon (duration: 2 minutes and 26 seconds)
• Sabab kiya hay kabhi samjhi nahiN main (duration: 1 minute and 54 seconds)
• Wahshaton ko bhi ab kamal kahan (duration: 2 minutes and 58 seconds)

Along with these very famous ghazals, she has made her special presence in Urdu poetry by publishing her two collections, Yahan Kuch phool rakhen hain and Ek taara hai sarhaaney mere. Her writings are not confined to books, and many Urdu ghazal singers have sung her written creations. Numerous composers have also used her ghazals.

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]

Published pieces

Her first ever collection was published with the title Eik Tara Hai Sirhany Mairay on January 1, 1995, by Al-Hamd Publishers. After that, she moved toward the creation of her second collection, entitled Yahhaan Kuch Phool Rakhay Hain, which was published by Shaharzad Publications on January 1, 2002.

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