| Name(s) |
NIDA FAZLI
(Full name: Muqtida Hasan Nida Fazli) |
| Date of
Birth |
October 12, 1938
- Born in Delhi, India. |
| Date of
Death |
February 08, 2016 |
|
Identity |
Indian Hindi and
Urdu Poet and Lyricist |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
- 1969: He published his
first collection of Urdu poetry.
- 1994: He teamed up with Jagjit Singh in 1994 to
bring an album named Insight, which got appreciation for its
soulful poetry and music.
- 1998: Sahitya Akademi Award
in Urdu for Khoya Hua Sa Kuchh (Poetry collection).
2003: Star Screen Award for
Best Lyricist for Sur.
2003: Bollywood Movie Award -
Best Lyricist for Aa Bhi Ja from Sur.
2013: Padma Shri
awarded by the Government of
India.
|
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- His father was an Urdu poet.
- During the partition
of India, his parents migrated to Pakistan, but Fazli
decided to stay in India.
- He disagreed with the partition of India and has
spoken out against the communal riots, politicians and
fundamentalism.
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