Behzad Lucknavi
Behzad Lucknavi (born Sardar Hasan Khan; 1 January 1900 – 10 October 1974[1]) was a Pakistani Urdu poet and lyricist. He primarily wrote naats and ghazals and sometimes radio plays for the All India Radio, Delhi and later for Radio Pakistan after immigrating to Pakistan.[2]
Behzad Lucknavi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sardar Hasan Khan January 1, 1900 Lucknow, India |
| Died | 10 October 1974 (aged 74) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Pen name | Behzad Lucknavi |
| Occupation | Poet, Lyricist |
| Language | Urdu |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Genre | |
Before his migration from India, he used to participate in mushairas at age of twelve. Then veteran radio personality Zulfiqar Ali Bukhari introduced him to All India Radio.[3]
He wrote film song lyrics for seventeen films, including Roti (1942), Taj Mahal (1941) and Dhanwan (1937).[4]
Biography
He was born as Sardar Hasan Khan on 1 January 1900 in United Province, British India (in modern-day Lucknow, India).[3] He initially worked in the Indian Railways[5] but later for the All India Radio at ₹120 per month.[3] He was later employed by the Radio Pakistan where he used to recite naats as part of congregational prayer. He also wrote a number of radio plays.[3]
As a ghazal writer, he contributed to the Urdu literature of Pakistan.[6] An Indian ghazal singer, Begum Akhtar first gained her recognition after she sang her first ghazal Diwana banana hai toh, toh diwana bana de written by Lakhnavi.[7] He also wrote film song lyrics, including "Mere Liye Woh Gham-e-Intezaar" for the film Anokha Pyar (1948) sung by Lata Mangeshkar.[8]
Lucknavi's ghazal, Aey Jazba-e-Dil Gar Mein Chahun, Har Cheez Muqabil Aajaye is very popular in Pakistan and has been sung by many singers there.[9]
Publications
| # | Title | Year | Type/Credited as | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haseen Qatil | 1924 | novel | [9] |
| 2 | Paidaishi Jasoos | 1925 | Novel | |
| 3 | Bete Ka Qatil | 1926 | Novel | |
| 4 | Mushaf-e-Bahzad | 1938 | — | |
| 5 | Behzad Lucknavi Ke Sau Geet | 1940 | Poetry | |
| 6 | Charagh-e-Toor[5] | 1941 | Poetry | |
| 7 | Kufr-o-Iman | 1945 | Poetry | |
| 8 | Sana-e-Habeeb | 1954 | Poetry | |
| 9 | Wajd-o-Haal[5] | 1955 | Poetry | |
| 10 | Aah Na Tamam | — | Poetry | |
| 11 | Aah Na Tamam | — | Poetry | |
| 12 | Aah-e-Natamam | — | Poetry | |
| 13 | Bahram Ki Wapsi | — | Novel | |
| 14 | Bustan-e-Bahzad | — | Poetry | |
| 15 | Kaif-o-Suroor[5] | — | Poetry | |
| 16 | Mauj-e-Noor | — | Poetry | |
| 17 | Mauj-e-Tuhoor[5] | — | Poetry | |
| 18 | Naat-e-Huzoor | — | Poetry | |
| 19 | Naghma-e-Noor[5] | — | Poetry | |
| 20 | Naghmat-e-Bahzad Lakhnavi | — | Poetry | |
| 21 | Pili Chhatri | — | Poetry |
Filmography
| † | Remarks denote a short description of the work where available. |
| # | Year | Title | Lyricist | Dialogue | Screenwriter | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1951 | Pyar Ki Baten | [4] | |||
| 2 | 1951 | Ada | ||||
| 3 | 1950 | Khel | ||||
| 4 | 1950 | Pagle | ||||
| 5 | 1950 | Wafa | ||||
| 6 | 1949 | Ladli | ||||
| 7 | 1949 | Nisbat | ||||
| 8 | 1948 | Aag | ||||
| 9 | 1948 | Anokha Pyar[8] | ||||
| 10 | 1947 | Andhon Ki Duniya | ||||
| 11 | 1947 | Jadui Ratan | ||||
| 12 | 1946 | Dhanwan | ||||
| 13 | 1943 | Poonji | ||||
| 14 | 1942 | Zamindar | ||||
| 15 | 1942 | Roti | ||||
| 16 | 1941 | Taj Mahal | ||||
| 17 | 1931 | Dhanwan |
Personal life
He spent his last days in difficult circumstances due to personal financial crisis and medical complications. He then submitted a request to the Karachi Municipal Corporation for financial assistance. He was given PKR1,000 for his surgery. The commissioner of Karachi later offered him a government job at primary school as a teacher but he refused the post.[2]
Death
He died on 10 October 1974 in Karachi, Pakistan.[5]
References
- "Behzad Lucknavi biography and information". Cinestaan.com website. Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- Salman, Peerzada (21 January 2019). "This week 50 years ago : Protests and Behzad Lakhnavi". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 28 August 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- Rafiuzaman Zuberi (4 July 2019). "بہزاد لکھنوی (Behzad Lucknavi profile in Urdu language)". Express News website. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- "Behzad Lucknavi movies filmography". Cinestaan.com website. Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- "Behzad Lakhnavi Poetry - Urdu Shayari, Ghazals, Nazams & Poems". UrduPoint website. Archived from the original on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- "LITERARY NOTES: Focus on Naatia poetry". Business Recorder newspaper. 13 November 2004. Archived from the original on 28 August 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- Anasuya, Shreya Ila (5 October 2019). "Memories of Akhtari". Livemint.com website. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- "When Anil Biswas gave Lata Mangeshkar her first hit with 'Mere Liye Woh Gham-e-intezaar' – Death anniversary special". Cinestaan.com website. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- "Urdu Books of Behzad Lakhnavi". Rekhta.org website. Retrieved 18 April 2024.