Tahir Faraz
Tahir Faraz is an Urdu and Persian language poet and lyricist known for his emotional and romantic poems. A poet and lyricist preserving Urdu from last 40 years.Born in Badaun District of Uttar Pradesh, he is famous all over the world for his outstanding creations. He is a poet of love, poet of emotions and poet of life. He uses the most easiest words in his ghazals so that his message could be transferred in the easiest way. There are enormous amount of ghazals nazms and songs written by him which are popular all over the globe. Represented India in USA, UK, UAE, KSA, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Pakistan, and Nepal.
Personal life
Background
Tahir Faraz was born into a poor family in Budaun in 1953 and studied Urdu literature. Having been born into a poor family, he was unable to further his education.But his way of seeing life and passion towards life took him far beyond his imagination. He completed his studies and received a masters degree in Urdu. He married Naaz Faraz in 1987.
- Son- Tarif ali khan
- Daughter in law- Sabina Khan
- Daughter 1- Zoha Khan
- Son in law- Monis Khan
- Daughter 2- Mahak Faraz
- Daughter 3- Sadia Faraz
Poetry
He is known for his romantic poems and his inspiring voice and has toured in several countries to perform including The USA, The UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, etc. He is largely known for his two famous ghazals, including one on mothers MAAI[1] and another one on love called Bahor Khoobsurat Ho Tum.[2]
- نظر سے بچكر گزرتے ہو تو گزر جاؤ
:میں آئینے ہوں میری اپنی ذمہ داری ہے
Nazar Se Bach Kar Guzartay Ho To Guzar Jaao
Main Aaeenaa Hoon Meri Apni Zimmedaari Hai
(Escape from my eyes if you can)
(Being a mirror, I have to reflect)
See also
References
Further reading
- Data India. Press Institute of India; 2000.
- Indian Scholar. J. Srihari Rao; 1981.
- ʻAlī Javād Zaidī; Sahitya Akademi. A History of Urdu literature. Sahitya Akademi; 1 January 1993. ISBN 978-81-7201-291-5.