Salik Lucknawi
Salik Lucknawi | |
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Born | Salik Lucknawi (1913-12-16)16 December 1913 Lucknow |
Died | 4 January 2013 Kolkata |
Occupation | poet, journalist |
Nationality | Indian |
Notable awards | Padma Shri |
Children | Shamim Kapoor, Wasim Kapoor,Yasmin, Salim Kapoor, Kalim Kapoor, Jolly Kapoor and Shahla |
Salik Lucknawi (16 December 1913 – 4 January 2013) was the nom de plume of Shaukat Riaz Kapoor, an Indian Urdu poet and journalist.[1] He was a recipient of the civilian honour of the Padma Shri.[2]
Early life
Salik Lucknawi was born on 16 December 1913 in Lucknow. His father Tulsi Ram Kapoor converted to Islam and changed his name to Tareq Riaz Kapoor, four years before his birth.
Poetry
Mere thakaan ko kyon maut kehte ho yaaron / Ek zara angrai li, kasmasai, aur so gaye. (Friends, why do you call my fatigue death / I tossed, turned and fell asleep).[citation needed]
Published collection of Urdu poetry[citation needed]
- Azra Aur Deegar Afsane
- Be-Sar-O-Pa (Preposterous)
References
- ^ of India Article
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Times of India Article
- ^ Abshaar