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Use of poetry in a song is an art form that takes time to master and above all the patience and perserverence of a teacher that loves and enjoys writing. One such great writer was the poet and song writer Shakeel Baduani or Shakeel Badayuni.
Shakeel Badauni was born in Badaun (U.P.) on 16th August 1916, and since his school days he had been participating in 'Mushairas' and other such 'mehfils'. He studied in Aligarh Muslim university, and had been awarded with various shields and certificates for his poetic activities. He did his graduation in 1942. He was a very sober person, far away from drinks and other such habits inwhich most of the poets are involved in. In 1942, he shifted over to Delhi and joined All India Radio, which made him well known to the poetic world, and it was in 1946 that he met A. R. Kardar, a very prominent film producer of that time, who inspired him to write for films. Shakeel Badauni was associated with music director Naushad in fiftees, and evensince then he was working with him. He had the privilege of having written songs for the top films 'Aan', 'Mother India', 'Ganga Jamuna', 'Mughal-e-Azam', 'Mere Mehboob', 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand' and many more. However, he maintained his interest in independent and literary writings and contributed greatly to Urdu poetry. If we can study his poetry, we will find the meaningful and deep thoughts he depicted in his works.
The present collection is a representation of Shakeel Badauni's poetic works, which have been translated into English by Khwaja Tariq Mahmood who has compiled and translated works of many other Urdu poets also.
Shakeel used to say:
- Main Shakeel Dil Ka Hoon Taurjma Ki Mohabbaton Ka Hoon Raazdaan Mujhe Fakr Hai Meri Shayari
- Zindagi Se Juda Nahin
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