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Zehra Nigah | |
|---|---|
| زہرا نگاہ | |
| Born | 14 May 1935 (age 89)[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, Scriptwriter, Lyricist [2][1] |
| Relatives | Fatima Surayya Bajia (sister) Zubaida Tariq (sister) Anwar Maqsood (brother) |
Zehra Nigah (Urdu: زہرا نگاہ) is a prominent Urdu poet and scriptwriter from Pakistan, affectionately known as 'Zehra Apa'.[3][4][2] As one of the pioneers of Urdu poetry by women, Nigah was one of the first female poets to gain recognition in a male-dominated field. Nigah's achievements are particularly notable in the realm of mushaira, where she is regarded as the first female poet to fully participate and leave a lasting impact.[5] Additionally, Nigah occasionally works as a songwriter and scriptwriter.[6]
Highly revered in the literary community for her blend of modern feminine and classic poetry, Nigah is esteemed not only for her expertise but also for her charismatic personality. She frequently presides over literary events and sessions, including serving as the chair of the presidium for both the Aalmi Urdu Conference and the Women's Conference. Nigah has received numerous accolades, including the Pride of Performance (2006), the LLF Lifetime Achievement Award (2013), the Allama Iqbal Award (2018), the UBL Literary Lifetime Award (2019), and the Arts Council Lifetime Achievement Award (2021). Her notable works include "Shaam Ka Pehla Tara," "Warq," "Firaq," and "Gul Chandni." Her poetry compilation, "Lafz," was recently published.
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- ^ a b "Portrait of a lady". The Hindu. 7 November 2004. Archived from the original on 25 March 2005. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ "Pakistani poet Zehra Nigah enthrals at Jashn-e-Bahar". The Times of India. 7 April 2012. Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ "CD of Zehra Nigah's poetry in her voice launched". Daily Dawn newspaper. 15 February 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
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