About Nida Fazli

Nida Fazli (12 October 1938 – 8 February 2016) was an Indian poet, lyricist, and screenwriter. He was one of the most important figures in the Urdu ghazal in the 20th century, and his work is still widely read and admired today.

Fazli was born in Delhi, India, to a family of scholars and poets. He began writing poetry at a young age, and his first collection of poems, Ghazal-e-Nida (The Ghazals of Nida), was published in 1969. He went on to publish over 20 more collections of poetry, as well as several novels, short stories, and essays.

Fazli's poetry is known for its lyrical beauty, its use of complex wordplay, and its focus on themes of love, loss, and the human condition. He was a master of the Urdu ghazal, and his poems often use nature imagery to express his emotions. He was also a prolific writer of nazms, or free-verse poems.

Fazli's poetry has been translated into many languages, and he is considered one of the greatest Urdu poets of all time. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2013.

Fazli died in Mumbai, India, in 2016. He was 77 years old. His tomb is a popular tourist destination, and his poetry continues to be read and admired by people all over the world.

Here are some of his most famous works:

• Ghazals: "Kuchh Yaadgar-e-Shahr-e-Sitamgar Hi Le Chalen", "Tere Pyar Ke Aas Paon", "Hai Munir Teri Nigaah Mein Koi Baat Gehre Malaal Ki"
• Nazms: "Mehmool Bar Mubalga Aarai Hi Na Ho", "Mujhko Yun Bhi Malal Hai Uska", "Yeh Jo Izhar Karna Hota Hai"
• Novels: "Aina-e-Hayat", "Aaina-e-Zauq"
• Short stories: "Yaad-e-Aastan", "Kaghazi Phool", "Chhaya Aur Phool"