Zehra Nigah
Pakistani poet / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zehra Nigah (Urdu: زہرا نگاہ) is a prominent Urdu poet and scriptwriter from Pakistan.[3][4][2] She is fondly known as 'Zehra Apa' in the nation. Among the pioneers of poetry by women, Nigah was one of the first Urdu women poets to make their mark in the male dominated field. Nigah's accomplishments especially shone in the domain of mushaira, as she is considered the first female poet to fully participate and make a visible mark in such events.[5] Zehra is an occasional songwriter and scriptwriter too.[6]
Zehra Nigah | |
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زہرا نگاہ | |
Born | 14 May 1935 (1935-05-14) (age 89)[1] |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation(s) | Poet, Scriptwriter, Lyricist [2][1] |
Heavily revered in the literary fraternity for her mix of modern feminine and classic poetry, her expertise in the field, and her personality; she is often the presiding chair of literary events and sessions, including the chair of the presidium of the Aalmi Urdu Conference and Women Conference. Nigah has been awarded the Pride of Performance (2006), LLF Lifetime Achievement Award (2013), Allama Iqbal Award (2018), UBL Literary Lifetime Award (2019), and the Arts Council Lifetime Achievement Award (2021). Her books include Shaam Ka Pehla Tara, Warq, Firaq, and Gul Chandni. Her poetry compilation, Lafz, was recently published.