Shahryar Saab

. सीने में जलन, आँखों में तूफ़ान सा क्यों हैं ? .. इस शहर में हर शख्स परेशान सा क्यों हैं ? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1QaZTprRjY&feature=fvsr

 Shahryar was the famous Urdu poet  who is known in the Urdu and Hindi world for his beautiful songs in the classic Urdu film "Umrao Jaan". Critics rave about his poetry, but unlike his songs, his couplets have not been able to attain mass popularity.

Seene Me Jalan Aankhon Me Toofaan Sa Kyun Hai
Is Shehr Me Har Shaks Pareshaan Saa Kyun Hai

Dil Hai To Dhadakne Ka Bahaana Koyee Dhundhe
Patthar Ki Tarah Behis-o-Bejaan Sa Kyun Hai

Kunwar Akhlaq Mohammed Khanwas born at Anwala village in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh on June 16, 1936, Sahitya Akademy Award in 1987 for his anthology of Urdu poetry titled, "Khwab Ka Dar Band Hai".And also the Gyaanpeeth .

Is Anjuman Me Aapko Aana Hai Baar Baar
Deewar-o-Dar Ko Ghaur Se Pehchaan Lijiye

Once asked why he discontinue writing songs and lyrics for movies  Shahryar said: "The songs that are being made nowadays — I can't write such songs. It is not that I am against those songs but I know I can't write like that. That is why I am not writing for films anymore ... After 'Umrao Jaan', I did write lyrics for some films. One of them was 'Anjuman' made by Muzaffar Ali and many more that unfortunately could not release due to certain circumstances. Then there was one called 'Habba Khatun Zuni'. All the songs got recorded; in fact the film also was almost complete, but because of the Kashmir issue it got shelved. Another reason for my absence from the Bollywood scene was that I did not consider myself a professional lyricist, plus I don't live in Mumbai."


http://www.in.com/videos/watchvideo-jnanpith-awards-for-urdu-poet-shahryar-9635476.html

Shahryar's greatest contribution is that he refused to break the mold of ghazal. What he did was to add a dash of modernity to this popular genre without tampering with its traditional structure. This is a particularly tough task, but not for Shahryar. He came out with some of the best lines in Urdu poetry.

Ghar Ki Taameer Tasawwur Hi Me Ho Sakti Hai
Apne Naqshe Ke Mutaabiq Ye Zameen Kuch Kam Hai

Bichde Logon Se Mulaqaat Kabhi Phir Hogi
Dil Me Ummeed To Kaafi Hai Yaqeen Kuch Kam Hai