Rich tributes paid to Syed Zamir Jafri
May 17, 2010
Islamabad
Paying rich tributes to great humorous poet Syed Zamir Jafri, the speakers on Sunday termed him a towering literary person who provided not only fun and amusement with his simple and gentle use of words, but also represented the emotions of common people about various important issues.
Addressing the ceremony held in connection with 11th death anniversary of Syed Zamir Jafri, speakers said he was simply a legend who made inroads into the minds and hearts of people who largely acknowledged his genius throughout his life.
Syed Zamir Jafri who is considered one of the greatest humorous poets in Urdu poetry also wrote columns in the newspapers and periodicals. After graduating from the Punjab University, he joined the Army’s public relations department and retired as a major.
He died on May 12, 1999 leaving behind his unmatched work for lovers of Urdu literature. He wrote dozens of books in Urdu including ‘Aag Ik Tara’, ‘Sar Goshian’, ‘Meray Pyar ki Zameen’, ‘Musadas Badhali’, ‘Nishan-e-Manzil’, ‘Bhanwar aur Badban’, ‘Ras Mela’, ‘Zameeriat’, ‘Zameer Zaviye’, ‘Mafi-ul-Zameer’, ‘Pehchan ka Lamha’ and ‘Zameer Hazir Zameer Ghaib’.
Rector of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik while addressing on the occasion said Syed Zamir Jafri was a legend poet who ruled the world of humorous poetry with his unique poetic diction and ideas. “He was a learned person and trendsetter and used all his abilities with firm commitment that was why his work paved the way for humorous poetry in tandem with serious poetry in Urdu literature,” he said.
Prominent writer Attaul Haq Qasmi said he had grip on humour and excellent use of vocabulary, making him possible to write poems without running out of words or ideas. He said like other great poets he differed from others because his humorous poetry invoked thoughts and powerful feelings that achieved meaning greater than the sum of the meanings of the words used in his poems.
Dr Inamul Haq, a writer, said composing humorous poetry is just like a slippery slope and much more difficult than writing about love or other popular topics, but the great poet created such a smile poetry that was also used to engineer social reforms in the society. Syed Zamir Jafri received Quaid-i-Azam Medal in 1967 and Pride of Performance Award in 1985 for his great services in the field of humorous poetry.
Prominent scientist Dr Anwar Naseem introduced annual scholarship for students of school in Chak Abdul Khaliq where Zamir Jafri received his early education.
Paying rich tributes to great humorous poet Syed Zamir Jafri, the speakers on Sunday termed him a towering literary person who provided not only fun and amusement with his simple and gentle use of words, but also represented the emotions of common people about various important issues.
Addressing the ceremony held in connection with 11th death anniversary of Syed Zamir Jafri, speakers said he was simply a legend who made inroads into the minds and hearts of people who largely acknowledged his genius throughout his life.
Syed Zamir Jafri who is considered one of the greatest humorous poets in Urdu poetry also wrote columns in the newspapers and periodicals. After graduating from the Punjab University, he joined the Army’s public relations department and retired as a major.
He died on May 12, 1999 leaving behind his unmatched work for lovers of Urdu literature. He wrote dozens of books in Urdu including ‘Aag Ik Tara’, ‘Sar Goshian’, ‘Meray Pyar ki Zameen’, ‘Musadas Badhali’, ‘Nishan-e-Manzil’, ‘Bhanwar aur Badban’, ‘Ras Mela’, ‘Zameeriat’, ‘Zameer Zaviye’, ‘Mafi-ul-Zameer’, ‘Pehchan ka Lamha’ and ‘Zameer Hazir Zameer Ghaib’.
Rector of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik while addressing on the occasion said Syed Zamir Jafri was a legend poet who ruled the world of humorous poetry with his unique poetic diction and ideas. “He was a learned person and trendsetter and used all his abilities with firm commitment that was why his work paved the way for humorous poetry in tandem with serious poetry in Urdu literature,” he said.
Prominent writer Attaul Haq Qasmi said he had grip on humour and excellent use of vocabulary, making him possible to write poems without running out of words or ideas. He said like other great poets he differed from others because his humorous poetry invoked thoughts and powerful feelings that achieved meaning greater than the sum of the meanings of the words used in his poems.
Dr Inamul Haq, a writer, said composing humorous poetry is just like a slippery slope and much more difficult than writing about love or other popular topics, but the great poet created such a smile poetry that was also used to engineer social reforms in the society. Syed Zamir Jafri received Quaid-i-Azam Medal in 1967 and Pride of Performance Award in 1985 for his great services in the field of humorous poetry.
Prominent scientist Dr Anwar Naseem introduced annual scholarship for students of school in Chak Abdul Khaliq where Zamir Jafri received his early education.
