Qateel Shafai

( 1919-2003)

 Urdu poetry is today most popular not only among Urdu knowing people, but also among millions of people who love poetry in any language and form. Songs from Indian films have created interest in Urdu poetry all over the world and names of poets like Ghalib, Sahir Ludhianvi, Shakeel Budauni, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Allama Iqbal etc. etc. well known in every home.

Qateel Shafai is another name in the category of these poets, whose poetry has been presented in many forms, in books, in dance recitals, in albums and above all in Indian and Pakistani films.

Qateel Shafai was born in Haripura Hazara ( now in Pakistan) in 1919 and presented his poetry in more than 15 collections. He had started his life as a small shopkeeper in Rawalindi ( Pakistan), but had been taking part in literary activities ever since. He was invited by a film producer to write songs for his films, and since then he wrote songs for many films.

This collection of his selected poems is our humble tribute to this great poet of the year.

Selected poetry of Qateel Shafai

Multilingual edition: Urdu – Hindi – English- Roman translations

English translation by Khwaja Tariq Mahmood
Published by: Star Publications

Hb 251 pg  size  22x 14 cm