Shakeb Jalali or Shakeeb Jalali (), born Syed Hassan Rizvi (1 October 1934 – 12 November 1966), was a Pakistani

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poet, considered one of the distinguished Urdu poets of the post-

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era. Shakeb was born on 1 October 1934 in Jalal, a small village near

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. His ancestors were from a small town, Saddat, near Aligarh. He took his own life on 12 November 1966 by throwing himself before a passing train near

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Poetry and works

Shakib Jalali's poetry had a unique style and gave a modern tone to Urdu Ghazal. His first collection of poetry, ''Roushni Aye Roushni'', was published posthumously in 1972. Sang-e-Meel published his complete poetical works as ''Kulliyat-e-Shakeb Jalali'' in 2004.

Death and legacy

Shakib Jalali died by suicide under a train on 12 November 1966 at the age of 32 in

, Pakistan. Jalali's death anniversary is celebrated every year, and he is remembered for his unique and innovative contributions to Urdu ghazal. His work is still included in important collections of Urdu poetry.

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Poetry and works

Death and legacy

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