Syed Saeed-ur-Rehman, also known by his

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Suroor Barabankvi, ( 30 January 1919 – 13 April 1980) was a Pakistani

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and lyricist.

Life and career

Born Syed Saeed ur Rehman in

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in 1919, he wrote under the pseudonym ''Suroor'' (exhilaration). He started his poetry at the age of 18. He recited his poetry to

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, who appreciated his poetic talent. In 1951, Suroor participated in the Independence Day Mushaira at

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along with

. In 1952, he visited

where the noted Urdu scholar

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offered him the job of General Secretary in the ‘'

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’', in their Dhaka branch office and he started a magazine named ‘Filkaar’ there. He also directed three films, all in Urdu: ''Aakhri Station'' (1965) in East Pakistan,''Tum Mere Ho'' (1968) and ''Aashna'' (1970) in West Pakistan. He also wrote some songs for ''Dhamaka'' film written by

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released in December 1974.

Selected film songs

Filmography

* Chanda (1962 film) (Suroor Barabankvi wrote its story, script and film songs) * Talash (1963 film) * Chand Aur Chandni (1966 film) * Kajal (1965) * Milan (1964) * Tum Meray Ho (1968 film) (based on writer

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's short story, ''Anjaan'') * ''Aashna'' (1970 film) * ''

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'' (1972) * ''Dhamaka'' (1974 film) * Aina (1977) *

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(1980) * Kiran Aur Kali (1981)

Death

In 1980, Suroor Barabankvi went to

to finalize arrangements for shooting a film where he had a heart attack and died on 13 April 1980. His body was brought to

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for burial.

Life and career

Selected film songs

Filmography

Death

See also