Notable poetess Parveen Shakir, whose Urdu poetry has captivated hearts and minds for decades. Parveen Shakir’s ghazals and many of Parveen Shakir’s poems became very popular. Parveen Shakir, born on November 24, 1952 in Karachi, Pakistan. Parveen Shakir was a literary sensation whose intelligence, creativity, ghazals, poems and poetry left an indelible mark on the world of Urdu poetry.

Parveen Shakir started her poetry journey at a young age, as she had a deep love for literature and showed the world the natural talent of expressing her feelings through words in the form of ghazals and poems. Parveen Shakir fearlessly pursued her passion for poetry despite social expectations and challenges faced by women in her time. Parveen Shakir became a symbol of women’s empowerment through her poetry and Parveen Shakir’s poetry broke the barriers limiting women in the literary sphere. Parveen Shakir’s ghazals boosted the morale of women. Parveen Shakir’s poems have a unique place in this regard.

Parveen Shakir’s poetic style was a seamless blend of modernity and traditional Urdu poetry. Parveen Shakir’s Urdu poetry is characterized by simplicity, depth and emotional sentiments. Parveen Shakir’s poetry covers a wide range of topics, from love ghazals and romance ghazals to social issues and women’s rights. Parveen Shakir’s Urdu poetry is full of raw honesty, delicate sensitivity, and deep understanding of human nature. Parveen Shakir’s poetry made her relevant to all walks of life. Parveen Shakir’s ghazals and poems brought Parveen Shakir to the heights of fame.

Parveen Shakir’s first collection of Urdu poetry, “Khushboo”, was published in 1976, bringing her immediate recognition and acclaim. Parveen Shakir’s ghazals and poems were included in the poetry collections. With her subsequent collections, Parveen Shakir continued to mesmerize readers with her unique poetic voice and ghazals and poems written with extraordinary talent. Parveen Shakir’s poetry collections include names such as “Sadbarg” called Marsh Marigold and “Kaf-e-Aina” meaning the edge of a mirror. Parveen Shakir’s Urdu poetry was highly appreciated. Her words resonated deeply. Parveen Shakir’s ghazals and poems easily touched the hearts of those who encountered her work of Urdu poetry.

Parveen Shakir received numerous awards throughout her career for her services to Urdu poetry in Urdu literature. Parveen Shakir’s poetry not only celebrated the power of love and emotions but also challenged social norms by advocating gender equality and social justice. Parveen Shakir’s unwavering courage to address sensitive issues through her Urdu poetry, through ghazals and poems, has earned her a special place in the hearts of her readers and they appreciated Parveen Shakir for being the voice of change. Parveen Shakir’s unique ghazals and poems are dear to every heart.

Tragically, Parveen Shakir’s life was cut short on December 26, 1994 at the age of 42 in a car accident. However, Parveen Shakir’s legacy lives on through the ghazals and poems she wrote. Parveen Shakir’s Urdu poetry continues to inspire and touch countless lives today. Parveen Shakir remains an eternal symbol of resilience, passion and artistry. Her name will always remain in the field of Urdu poetry. Parveen Shakir’s ghazals and poems will always be remembered.

Parveen Shakir was a poetess whose words crossed barriers and created a literary revolution. Her profound insight into the human condition in Urdu poetry, her boldness in expressing her emotions, and her unwavering commitment to social change, Parveen Shakir’s captivating ghazals and poems make her a true icon of Urdu poetry. Parveen Shakir’s work will always be celebrated as a testament to the power of language and the enduring influence of a poetic voice. Parveen Shakir’s poetry dares to challenge norms. The ghazals and poems written by Parveen Shakir are proof of her literary skill.

Parveen Shakir’s poetry won many awards. In 1985 she received the Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Award and in 1986 she received the USIS Award. Her Urdu poetry was also given the Faiz Ahmed Faiz International Award. Parveen Shakir was also honored with the country’s Waqi Award “Pride of Performance” for her ghazals and poems. Parveen Shakir was a great poetess in Urdu literature, the subjects of her Urdu poetry were mostly women and love. Parveen Shakir’s ghazals and poems reflect love.

After Parveen Shakir’s death, one of her close associates, Parveen Qadir Agha, opened a trust in Parveen Shakir’s name. Parveen Shakir Trust organizes an event every year and in this event gives “Aks-e-Khushbu” award in memory of Parveen’s Ghazals and Poems written in Urdu poetry.

If the works of Parveen Shakir are mentioned, the following names are mentioned in her famous works of Urdu poetry, in which the ghazals and poems of Parveen Shakir are written:
• Khushbo 1976
• Sudberg 1980
• Khud kalami 1990
• Inkar 1990s
• Mah e Tamam 1994
• Kaf-e-Aina _ a collection of her Urdu poetry books
• Ghosha Chasham – a collection of her newspaper columns