Kaifi Azmi
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Kaifi Azmi (born Athar Husain Rizvi; 14 January 1919 – 10 May 2002) was an Indian Urdu poet. He is remembered as the one who brought Urdu literature to Indian motion pictures.[2] Together with Pirzada Qasim, Jaun Elia and others he participated in many memorable Mushaira gatherings of the twentieth century.[3][4] His wife was theatre and film actress Shaukat Kaifi.[5]
Biography
Early life
Azmi was born into a
Family
He was from a family of artists. His three brothers are also
During
He was denied a visa for Pakistan for several years despite the fact that his family lived there,[8] because he was a communist.
Career
Writings
At age eleven, Azmi wrote his first ghazal in
Poetry
Kar chale hum fida jan-o-tan sathion |
Kaifi Azmi |
I sacrifice now, this life and body, o friends... |
Like most of the Urdu poets, Azmi began as a ghazal writer, cramming his poetry with the repeated themes of love and romance in a style that was replete with clichés and metaphors. However, his association with the Progressive Writers' Movement and Communist Party made him embark on the path of socially conscious poetry. In his poetry, he highlights the exploitation of the subaltern masses and through them he conveys a message of the creation of a just social order by dismantling the existing one. Yet, his poetry cannot be called plain propaganda. It has its own merits; intensity of emotions, in particular, and the spirit of sympathy and compassion towards the disadvantaged section of society, are the hallmark of his poetry. His poems are also notable for their rich imagery and in this respect, his contribution to Urdu poetry can hardly be overstated.[6] Azmi's first collection of poems, Jhankar was published in 1943.
In 1944, he wrote a poem Ab Agli Id Ek Azad Pakistan Main Hogi — one of the works written by leading Progressive Writers of Urdu campaigning for Pakistan[10] — although he later became bitter about the partition.[11]
His important works including anthologies of poetry, were Aakhir-e-Shab,[2] Sarmaya, Awaara Sajde, Kaifiyaat, Nai Gulistan, an anthology of articles he wrote for Urdu Blitz, Meri Awaaz Suno,[2] a selection of his film lyrics, and the script of Heer Ranjha in Devanagari.[12]
His best known poems are Aurat, Makaan, Daaera, Sanp, and Bahuroopni.
Films
Azmi's work in films includes working as a lyricist, writer, and actor. Azmi wrote his first lyrics for the film Buzdil, directed by
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1995 | Naseem | Naseem's Grandfather | Actor |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1951 | Buzdil | Lyricist | |
1953 | Bahu Beti | Lyricist | |
1955 | Hatimtai Ki Beti | Lyricist | |
1956 | Yahudi Ki Beti | Writer | |
1957 | Pravin | Writer | |
1958 | Sone Ki Chidiya | Lyricist | |
1958 | Lala Rukh | Lyricist | Uncredited |
1958 | Miss Punjab Mail | Writer | |
1959 | Paper Flowers
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Lyricist | |
1960 | Apna Haath Jagannath | Lyricist | |
1961 | Shama | Lyricist | |
1961 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Lyricist | |
1961 | Razia Sultana | Lyricist | |
1962 | Nakli Nawab | Lyricist | |
1962 | Gyara Hazar Ladkian | Writer | |
1964 | The Fog | Lyricist | |
1964 | Id Ka Chand | Writer | |
1964 | Main Suhagan Hoon | Lyricist | |
1964 | Haqeeqat | Lyricist | |
1965 | Chor Darwaza | Lyricist | |
1965 | Alor Pipasa | Lyricist | Bengali |
1966 | Anupama | Lyricist | |
1966 | Do Dil | Lyricist | |
1966 | Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi | Lyricist | |
1966 | Aakhri Khat | Lyricist | |
1967 | Naunihal | Lyricist | |
1968 | Anokhi Raat | Lyricist | |
1969 | Saat Hindustani | Lyricist | Won 'National Film Award' for Best Lyrics - Song: "Aandhi Aaye Ki Toofan" |
1969 | Satyakam | Lyricist | |
1970 | Hamara Adhikar | Lyricist | |
1970 | Dagabaaz | Lyricist | |
1970 | Heer Raanjha | Lyricist | |
1970 | Maharaja | Lyricist | |
1970 | Maa Ka Aanchal | Lyricist | |
1971 | Parwana | Lyricist | |
1971 | Do Boond Pani | Lyricist | |
1972 | Rivaaj | Lyricist | |
1972 | Pakeezah | Lyricist | |
1972 | Bawarchi | Lyricist | |
1973 | Naina | Lyricist | |
1973 | Alam Ara
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Lyricist | |
1973 | Hanste Zakhm | Lyricist | |
1973 | Hindustan Ki Kasam | Lyricist | |
1974 | Faslah | Lyricist | |
1974 | Garm Hava | Lyricist, Writer | Won 'National Film' for Best Story (with Ismat Chughtai). 'Filmfare Award' for Best Dialogue, Best Story (with Ismat Chughtai) and Best Screenplay. This movie was India's official submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1974. |
1977 | Dil Aur Patthar | Lyricist | |
1977 | Shankar Hussain | Lyricist | |
1977 | Dhoop Chhaon | Lyricist | |
1979 | Shaitan Mujrim | Lyricist | |
1979 | Inspector Eagle | Lyricist | |
1982 | Yeh Nazdeekiyan | Lyricist | |
1982 | Arth | Lyricist | |
1982 | Deedar-E-Yaar | Lyricist | |
1982 | Lakshmi | Lyricist | |
1982 | Suraag | Lyricist | |
1983 | Razia Sultan | Lyricist | |
1984 | Hum Rahe Na Hum | Lyricist | |
1984 | Bhavna | Lyricist | |
1986 | Mere Saath Chal | Lyricist | |
1986 | Nasihat | Lyricist | |
1986 | Shart | Lyricist | |
1989 | Main Azaad Hoon | Lyricist | |
1993 | Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee | Lyricist | |
1998 | Tamanna | Lyricist | |
2003 | Ek Alag Mausam | Lyricist |
In media
Azmi was the subject of a documentary film called Diksha (2015), directed by Raman Kumar. In 1997, he recited his own poems for Kaifiyaat, an audio book on his collected works.
Kaifi Aur Mein, a play based on his life, his works and the memoir of his wife,
Awards
He was the recipient of
Kaifi Azmi returned his Padma Shri in the 1980s after the then
In 2000, he was conferred the first Millennium Award by the
Tribute
The government has also inaugurated a train named "Kaifiyat Express" which runs from his hometown Azamgarh to Old Delhi.
On 14 January 2020, search engine Google commemorated Kaifi Azmi with a Doodle on his 101st birth anniversary.[21] Google commented: "With work ranging from passionate love poems and activist verses to Bollywood songs lyrics and screenplays, Azmi has become one of the most renowned poets of the 20th century in India, and his humanitarian efforts continue to impact people's lives today."[22] There is street also named after him Kaifi Azmi road in Hyderabad. There is also a road in R. K. Puram, New Delhi named Kaifi Azmi Marg after him.[23]
Sahitya Akademi Award
- 1975: Sahitya Akademi Award: Awara Sajde
- 2002: Sahitya Akademi Fellowship (Immortals of Literature)[24]
National Film Awards
- 1970: National Film Award for Best Lyrics: Saat Hindustani
- 1973: Garam Hawa (with Ismat Chughtai)
Filmfare Awards
- 1975: Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue: Garam Hawa
- 1975: Filmfare Award for Best Story: Garam Hawa (with Ismat Chughtai)
- 1975: Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay: Garam Hawa
Select bibliography
- Kaifi Azmi – Fan Aur Shaqsiyat (Urdu), Mayar Publications, 2004.
- Kaifiyaat: Kulliyat-e-Kaifi Azmi (Urdu), Educational Publishing House, 2003. ISBN 8187667788.
- Zehr-e-Ishq (Hindi), Vani Prakashan, 2003.
- Heer Ranjha (Hindi), Vani Prakshan, 2003.
- Steel Man was Here, Penguin, 2002.
- Kaifi Azmi – Selected Poems and Life Sketch, ISBN 81-7028-395-7.
- Aaj Ke Prashid Shayar: Kaifi Azmi – Chuni Hui Shayari (Hindi), ISBN 8170285429.
- Meri Awaz Suno (Hindi), Rajkamal Prakashan, 2002.
- Nai Gulistan Vol. 1 (Hindi), Rajkamal Prakashan, 2001.
- Nai Gulistan Vol. 2 (Hindi), Rajkamal Prakashan, 2001.
- Doosra Banwas (Hindi), ISBN 81-288-0982-2.
- Awara Sajde (Hindi), Lokbharti Prakashan, 1995.
- Sarmaya Archived 25 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine (Urdu), Mayar Publications, 1994.
- Kaifi Azmi: Symbol of Resistance – Ranjit Hoskote. The Hindu, 19 May 2002.
- Kaifi Azmi: A Poet and a Gentleman. The Times of India, 10 May 2002.
- Kaifi Azmi: The Last Comrade-poet – Tarique Omum. The Milli Gazette. 1 June 2002.
References
- ^ "Kaifi Azmi - A Rebellious Poet". Kaifi Azmi. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ ISBN 81-7450-647-0. Archived from the original(PDF) on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Shabana Azmi launches website to honour father Kaifi Azmi". DNA India. 16 July 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ PTI (17 July 2014). "Shabana Azmi launches website to honour father Kaifi Azmi". India Today. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ a b c d Tarique Omum (1 June 2002). "Kaifi Azmi - the last comrade-poet". The Milli Gazette. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Karan Bali (2014). "Kaifi Azmi - profile". Upperstall.com website. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Azmi, Kaifi; Panjiar, Prashant (6 February 2022). "Kaifi Azmi". Outlook. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "Death of an icon: Kaifi Azmi (?-2002)". Himal Southasian. 1 August 2002. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "Remembering Kaifi Azmi, the people's poet". The Indian Express. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ Ansari, Shaukatullah (1944). Pakistan The Problem Of India. Lahore. pp. xxii.
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- ^ "Kaifi Azmi". Rediff. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Kaifi". kaifiaurmain.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2007.
- ISBN 978-0-670-04998-1. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Bible Ki Kahaniya". nettv4u.
- ^ Singh, Bhupinder (3 December 2006). "Kaifi Aur Main". a reader's words. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- The Sunday Tribune. 20 March 2005. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Kaifi Azmi's Padma Shri award in Art in 1974" (PDF). Padma Awards Directory (1954 - 2013), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "List of Fellows And Honorary Fellows Fellows". SNA Official website. Archived from the original on 5 June 2009. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Role of arts not just to entertain: Shabana Azmi". The Hindu. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ^ "Google Doodle Celebrates Legendary Poet Kaifi Azmi's 101st Birth Anniversary". NDTV. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Kaifi Azmi's 101st Birthday". 1 August 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "Kaifi Aur Main - saga of a poet". Indian Peoples' Theatre Association (IPTA) website. 3 January 2007. Archived from the original on 3 November 2007. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Government of India - Sahitya Akademi Fellows List". 6 May 2008. Archived from the original on 5 June 2009. Retrieved 1 March 2021.