Hayat Amrohvi (1912–12 October 1946) whose real name was Syed Mohammad Jafari, was a literary figure from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. he was a contemporary and classmate of Rais Amrohvi at Syed-ul-Madaris.[1] He began his career by starting a monthly magazine named ‘Hayat’ from Amroha, which was later suspended.[2][3][4][5][6]

Early life and background

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He was born in Amroha in 1912.

Life

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He moved to Meerut in search of employment and worked at Daarul Uloom Mansabiya, where he continued his education and also served as a teacher for some time. His passion for poetry was evident from his childhood, and this led him to Mumbai upon the invitation of Kamal Amrohi and other friends.[7] In Mumbai, he composed lyrics for the film ‘Pukaar,’ which were very well received.[8][9][10]

His contributions to Urdu literature include 21 ghazals and 3 shers. He also authored an e-book titled ‘Saz-e-Zindagi’ in 1989. His works reflect the depth of his poetic expression and his mastery of the Urdu language.[11][12]

Literary works

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Saz-e-Zindagi (1989): This book by Hayat Amrohvi offers a glimpse into life's melodies and challenges. His poetic expression shines through in this collection.[13][14]

Death

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He died at a young age on 16 October 1946, at Amroha, India.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Daily Jang Urdu News | Pakistan News | Latest News - Breaking News". jang.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  2. ^ "Hayat Rizvi Amrohvi's Interview in Saudi Gazette by Muhammad Mujahid Syed". groups.google.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  3. ^ Ahmad, Naseer (2017-04-09). "Muneer Niazi eulogised on his birth anniversary". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  4. ^ Naqvi, Safeer Reza (1993). History of Banking and Islamic Laws. Hayat Academy.
  5. ^ Raʼīs Amrohvī: fan va shak̲h̲ṣiyyat (in Urdu). Raʼīs Amrohvī Memoriyal Ṭrasṭ. 1990.
  6. ^ Lāʼibrerī, K̲h̲udā Bak̲h̲sh Oriyanṭal Pablik (1996). Khuda Bakhsh Library journal (in Urdu). K̲h̲udā Bak̲h̲sh Oriyanṭal Pablik Lāʼibreri.
  7. ^ Kausar, Inamul Haq (1968). ‏بلوچستان ميں اردو / (in Urdu). ‏مرکزى اردو بورڈ،‏.
  8. ^ Delhi, Library of Congress Library of Congress Office, New (1991). Accessions List, South Asia. Library of Congress Office.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Riz̤vī, Ḥasan (1998). انداز گفتگو (in Urdu). سنگ ميل پبلى كثشنز،. ISBN 978-969-35-0537-5.
  10. ^ Jaunpūrī, Amīr ʻAlī (1985). تذکرۂ مرثىہ نگاران اردو (in Urdu). اردو پبلشرز.
  11. ^ Pakistan Year Book. East & West Publishing Company. 1990.
  12. ^ Nasīm Amrohvī, ek taʻāruf: Nasīm Amrohvī kī shāʻirī par girān̲qadar maqālāt (in Urdu). Bazm-i Ḥayāt. 1991.
  13. ^ حيات امروهوى (in Urdu). حيات اكيڈمى،. 1996.
  14. ^ Amrohvī, Ḥayāt (1989). Sāz-i zindagī (in Urdu). Ḥayāt Ikaiḍamī.
  15. ^ Amrohavī, ʻAbdul Ḥakīm K̲h̲ān̲ Ḥakīm (1962). Āftāb-i suk̲h̲un (in Urdu). Āftāb akeḍīmī.