Ali Arshad Mir (Punjabi: علی ارشد میر; 1 January 1951 – 16 October 2008) was a Pakistani epic poet and writer of the Punjabi language, often described as the "Homer of Punjab".[1] His works have been translated into languages such as Urdu and English. In the 1970s, his International Anthem brought him recognition. His lines like "Girti huyi deewaro'n ko aik dhaka aur do" (Urdu: گرتی ہوئی دیوارون کو ایک دھکا اور دو; Give the falling walls one more push) are a popular slogan in Pakistan and around the world. His work includes dozens of poems that depict the socio-economic condition of society's oppressed people.[2]
Ali Arshad was born in a Muslim family in a Chishtian district, 250 km away from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. He completed his M.A. in Punjabi language, and was appointed as an Associate Professor in Government M.A.O College Lahore. Later, he joined Government Degree College Depalpur, Okara as its Principal.[3] He also worked with Mazdoor Kissan Party. He was a dervish, down to earth and straightforward man who would never go for flattery for any favours or for compromises. That’s why he was transferred 26 times during his educational career as an educationist. He was also a great activist who always raised a voice for rights of workers and those pushed to the margins of society [4]
Major worksedit
Mir Sahab wrote his first work of poetry at the age of 16 and was considered an "Inqilabi", or profound poet, from a very early age.[5] He dedicated his life to the depiction of the suffering of the underprivileged. His poems are considered a source of inspiration for oppressed people.[6] In the 1970s, he wrote the revolutionary international anthem, "Girti hui deewaro ko aik dhaka aur do",[7] which remains a popular slogan used in rebellions. In the same era, he wrote a Pakistani shadow play, Ravi Sy Bias Tak. He compiled the posthumous work of Ustad Daman and named it Daman Daye Moti.[8]
Kaifi Azmi translated Mir's poems to Urdu. Waheed Ahmed[9]'s poem "khana badosh", considered a major Urdu work, was derived from Mir Sahab's epic poem "Gawathi Katha di War".
His literary work was published posthumously. His book Ik Katha De War consists of autobiographical notes about his life, beliefs and teachings. The play Ravi Sy Bias Tak is included in the syllabus of National College of Arts.
Every year, the Mir Foundation organizes Punjabi Mela,[12][13] an event that consists of poets and people associated with Punjabi literature paying Mir tribute by organizing his works.[14][15][16] In 2018, First Dalit Mela was organized by Mir foundation and MNS University of Agriculture which depicted hardship, life and culture of lower caste Hindus residing in Pakistan,[17] it had several events and dramatized plays based on works of prominent writers like Munshi Premchand.[18][19][20] The festival has a lot to offer including literary sessions, performances, stalls and last but not the least food-for-thought conversations by various speakers. The festival also has several books and handicrafts stalls promoting cultural diversity and education.[21]
Referencesedit
^"Glowing Tributes for Arshad Mir". from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
arshad, punjabi, علی, ارشد, میر, january, 1951, october, 2008, pakistani, epic, poet, writer, punjabi, language, often, described, homer, punjab, works, have, been, translated, into, languages, such, urdu, english, 1970s, international, anthem, brought, recogn. Ali Arshad Mir Punjabi علی ارشد میر 1 January 1951 16 October 2008 was a Pakistani epic poet and writer of the Punjabi language often described as the Homer of Punjab 1 His works have been translated into languages such as Urdu and English In the 1970s his International Anthem brought him recognition His lines like Girti huyi deewaro n ko aik dhaka aur do Urdu گرتی ہوئی دیوارون کو ایک دھکا اور دو Give the falling walls one more push are a popular slogan in Pakistan and around the world His work includes dozens of poems that depict the socio economic condition of society s oppressed people 2 Ali Arshad Mirعلی ارشد میرPhotograph of Arshad MirBorn 1951 01 01 1 January 1951Chishtian Punjab PakistanDied16 October 2008 2008 10 16 aged 57 Lahore Punjab PakistanResting placeChishtian Punjab PakistanOther namesHomer of PunjabEducationM A in PunjabiOccupationsProfessorPoet Contents 1 Personal life 2 Major works 3 Legacy 4 References 5 External linksPersonal life editAli Arshad was born in a Muslim family in a Chishtian district 250 km away from Lahore Punjab Pakistan He completed his M A in Punjabi language and was appointed as an Associate Professor in Government M A O College Lahore Later he joined Government Degree College Depalpur Okara as its Principal 3 He also worked with Mazdoor Kissan Party He was a dervish down to earth and straightforward man who would never go for flattery for any favours or for compromises That s why he was transferred 26 times during his educational career as an educationist He was also a great activist who always raised a voice for rights of workers and those pushed to the margins of society 4 Major works editMir Sahab wrote his first work of poetry at the age of 16 and was considered an Inqilabi or profound poet from a very early age 5 He dedicated his life to the depiction of the suffering of the underprivileged His poems are considered a source of inspiration for oppressed people 6 In the 1970s he wrote the revolutionary international anthem Girti hui deewaro ko aik dhaka aur do 7 which remains a popular slogan used in rebellions In the same era he wrote a Pakistani shadow play Ravi Sy Bias Tak He compiled the posthumous work of Ustad Daman and named it Daman Daye Moti 8 Kaifi Azmi translated Mir s poems to Urdu Waheed Ahmed 9 s poem khana badosh considered a major Urdu work was derived from Mir Sahab s epic poem Gawathi Katha di War Legacy editMir Sahab died in October 2008 10 His last words were nazam kuj chair baad samny ay gee and he rests in Bahawalnagar Punjab Pakistan 11 His literary work was published posthumously His book Ik Katha De War consists of autobiographical notes about his life beliefs and teachings The play Ravi Sy Bias Tak is included in the syllabus of National College of Arts Every year the Mir Foundation organizes Punjabi Mela 12 13 an event that consists of poets and people associated with Punjabi literature paying Mir tribute by organizing his works 14 15 16 In 2018 First Dalit Mela was organized by Mir foundation and MNS University of Agriculture which depicted hardship life and culture of lower caste Hindus residing in Pakistan 17 it had several events and dramatized plays based on works of prominent writers like Munshi Premchand 18 19 20 The festival has a lot to offer including literary sessions performances stalls and last but not the least food for thought conversations by various speakers The festival also has several books and handicrafts stalls promoting cultural diversity and education 21 References edit Glowing Tributes for Arshad Mir Archived from the original on 2013 10 04 Retrieved 2013 10 01 Punjabi bohemian poet Famous poet Ali Arshad Mir Life of Ali Arshad Mir Professor Mir Daily Aaj Kal Newspaper report Archived 2013 10 04 at the Wayback Machine Benazir Bhutto in jacobabad on YouTube Ali Arshad Mir national writers Dr Waheed Ahmed Archived from the original on 2013 10 02 Retrieved 2013 09 30 Ali Mir sahab Remembered Homer of Punjab on YouTube Pakistan Defense Archived from the original on 2013 10 05 Retrieved 2013 10 01 9th Punjabi Mela 3rd Punjabi Mela on YouTube Daily Times Archived from the original on 2013 10 04 Retrieved 2013 10 01 Poet Prof Ali Arshad Mir Condolence Seminar on YouTube First Dalit Mela 10th Punjabi Mela 11th Punjabi Mela Mir Punjab Mela Mir Punjabi Festival Kicks offExternal links editZee news November 22 2008 Ali Arshad Mir Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ali Arshad Mir amp oldid 1219840203, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
