Zehra Nigah

Zehra Nigah (Urdu: زہرہ نگاہ‎) is an Urdu poet and scriptwriter from Pakistan. She was one of two female poets to gain prominence in the 1950s when the scene was dominated by men. She has written several television serials. She has also received various awards including Pride of Performance in recognition of her literary works.

Personal life

Back ground

Zehra was born in Hyderabad, India. She migrated to Pakistan during the partition in 1947. Her father was a civil servant with an interest in poetry. Zehra's elder sister, Surayya Bajia, is also a writer. One of her brothers, Anwar Maqsood, is a satirist and public speaker and another brother, Ahmad Maqsood was Secretary to the Government of Sindh. She married Majid Ali, who was a civil servant and had interest in Sufi poetry.

Career

Nigah began her writing career during childhood. When she was 14 years old, she learnt the poetry of prominent poets by heart. She is inspired by classical tradition of Urdu poetry.

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