Shan-ul-Haq Haqqee
Shan-ul-Haq Haqqee | |
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Born | Sitara-e-Imtiaz Award[2] | 15 September 1917
Spouse | Begum Salma Haqqee[2] |
Shan-ul-Haq Haqqee (
Early life
Born in Delhi, Haqqee acquired his BA degree from Aligarh Muslim University. He obtained a Master's degree in English literature from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.[1][3]
His father, Ehtashamuddin Haqqee, wrote short stories, a study of Persian poet
Contribution to Urdu
Haqqee published two collections of his own poems, Taar-i-Pairahan (1957) and Harf-i-Dilras (1979).[1] He also published ghazals under the title, Dil ki Zaban.
His other publications include:
- Naqd-o-Nigarish (a work of literary criticism)
- Maqalaat-e-Mumtaz
- Shaakhsaanay (Short Stories)
- Maqam-e-Ghazal (edited work of Hafiz Hoshiarpuri)
- Nashid-i-Hurriyat
- Nukta-e-Raz (collection of research articles dealing with Urdu poetry)[1]
- Bhagvad Gita (Urdu translation)[1][2]
- Darpan Darpan (translated poetry from various languages)[1][2]
- Intikhab-e-Kalam-e-Zafar (a selection of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar's poetry)[1]
- Qitaat-e-Tareekh-e-Wafat-e-Ahle-Qalam-wa-Mutaliqeen-e-Ahle-Qalam
- Lisani Masail-o-Lataif (collection of research articles dealing with Urdu poetry)[1]
- Nazr-e-Khusro Pahelian Keh Mukarniyan
- Aaeena-e-Afkar-e-Ghalib
- Nok Jhonk
- Suhaanay Taraanay
- Phool Khilay Hain Rung Birnagay
- Anjaan Rahi (translation of Jack Shaffer's novel Shane)
- Teesri Duniya (translation of essays on politics and economy)
- Soor-i-Israfeel (translation of Bengali poet Qazi Nazrul Islam)
- Khayabaan-e-Pak (anthology of Pakistan's folk poetry of about 40 poets)[1]
His autobiography was serialized in the Urdu journal Afkaar. He also translated
He also wrote other genres of poetry, such as Peheylian, Kehmukarnian, and Qitat-i-Tareekhi.
As a lexicographer
In addition to his regular professional duties, he remained associated with the
One of his personal friends was the former Chairman of
Awards and recognition
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) by President of Pakistan[2]
- Ayub Khan (President of Pakistan)[2]
Death
He died from complications of lung cancer in
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Rauf Parekh (9 October 2007). "Shan-ul-Haq Haqqee: lexicography was his first love". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Zareen Muzaffar (1 March 2013). "The man of letters (Shan-ul-Haq Haqqee)". The Friday Times (newspaper). Archived from the original on 6 March 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ Profile of Shan-ul-Haq Haqqee on rekhta.org website Retrieved 9 May 2018
- ^ Rauf Parekh (23 May 2010). "Urdu Dictionary: a great dream comes true, but no celebrations". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 9 May 2018.