Revolutionary poet Habib Jalib remembered on his 28th death anniversary
By Web Deskupdated : 4 weeks ago
LAHORE: 12, MARCH, 2021: 28th death anniversary of great revolutionary poet Habib Jalib being observed today (Friday).
Habib Jalib was born on 24 March 1928 in Hoshiarpur of Indian Punjab. Jalib was entitled as the poet of the people by his followers. He migrated to Pakistan after the partition and worked with a newspaper as a proofreader.
His simple and attractive style touched the hearts of people and he remained loyal to his progressive school of thought despite being jailed for several times but also remained resilient when it comes to his poetry.
He was a staunch opposer of Zia’s dictatorial regime and rose to prominence for his poetry against him.
His many poems were remixed by the Laal band of Dr Taimur Rehman to pay a tribute to Habib Jalib.
His famous poetry books are Sir-e-Maqtal, Zikr Behte Khoon Ka, Gumbad-e-Bedar, Kulyaat e Habib Jalib, Is Shehar-e-Kharabi Main, Goshay Main Qafas K, Harf-e-Haqq, Harf-e-Sar-e-Daar and Ehad-e-Sitam. (04)
Revolutionary poet Habib Jalib remembered on his 28th death anniversary
By Web Deskupdated : 4 weeks ago
LAHORE: 12, MARCH, 2021: 28th death anniversary of great revolutionary poet Habib Jalib being observed today (Friday).
Habib Jalib was born on 24 March 1928 in Hoshiarpur of Indian Punjab. Jalib was entitled as the poet of the people by his followers. He migrated to Pakistan after the partition and worked with a newspaper as a proofreader.
His simple and attractive style touched the hearts of people and he remained loyal to his progressive school of thought despite being jailed for several times but also remained resilient when it comes to his poetry.
He was a staunch opposer of Zia’s dictatorial regime and rose to prominence for his poetry against him.
His many poems were remixed by the Laal band of Dr Taimur Rehman to pay a tribute to Habib Jalib.
His famous poetry books are Sir-e-Maqtal, Zikr Behte Khoon Ka, Gumbad-e-Bedar, Kulyaat e Habib Jalib, Is Shehar-e-Kharabi Main, Goshay Main Qafas K, Harf-e-Haqq, Harf-e-Sar-e-Daar and Ehad-e-Sitam. (04)
