Bekhud Dehlvi

Bekhud Dehlvi
Born Syed Wahiduddin Ahmed
21 March 1863
Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Died Delhi
Nationality Indian
Known for Poetry
Notable work Guftar e Bekhud, Shahsavaar e Bekhud

Bekhud Dehlvi (21 March 1863-2 October 1955), born Syed Wahiduddin Ahmed, was the son of Syed Shamsuddin 'Saalim', also an Urdu language poet. Bekhud was born at Bharatpur, Rajasthan. He was brought to Delhi by Altaf Hussain Hali who in 1891 made Bekhud became a disciple of Daagh Dehlvi and soon rose in prominence. His collection of Urdu ghazals – Guftar e Bekhud and Shahsavaar e Bekhud, were published during his life time. He died on 2 October 1955 in Delhi at the age of 92 years.[1][2][3]

References

  1. The Indian P.E.N. Vol. 25. PEN All India Centre. p. 56.
  2. Thought Vol.8. Siddartha Publications. p. cxiv.
  3. "Bekhud Dehlvi". Rekhta.org.


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