Lahore (Web Desk): The 31st death anniversary of revolutionary Poet Habib Jalib was observed on Tuesday by paying glowing tributes to him for his notable services in the field of literature.
Habib Jalib was born on March 24, 1928, in Hoshiarpur, Indian Punjab. His original name was Habib Ahmad.
He started writing poetry at the age of 15. Initially he was influenced by Jigar Murad Abadi and used to write traditional ghazals.
Habib Jalib came to Pakistan after partition and worked as a proofreader for a newspaper.
Later he became a part of the progressive movement and as a progressive poet he wrote against the martial law of General Ayub Khan and Zia-ul-Haq. He faced imprisonment due to his outspoken views against authoritarianism and oppression.
Habib Jalib's poetry collections include Barg-e- Awara, Sir-e-Maqtal, Haraf -e-Haq, Zikar Behtay Khoon Ka, Ahd-e-Saza, Is Shehar-e-Kharabi Mein, Gumbad-e-Bedar, Goshay Main Qafas Kay,‘Ehad-e-Sitam’, Harf-e- Sardar and Charon Janib Sanata.
He also composed songs for many famous films including Miss 56, Maa,Bahu Aur Betta, Ghonghat, Zakhmi, Mosiqar, Zamana, Zarqa, Khamosh Raho, Koon Kisi Ka, Yeh Aman, Qaidi, Bharosa, Al Asifa, Parai Aag, Seema, Do Rastay, Nag Mani and Samaaj and Insaan.
Habib Jalib was presented with various honours by several human rights organizations. Karachi Press Club added to his prestige by presenting him with honorary membership.
The government of Pakistan posthumously awarded him Nishan-e-Imtiaz.
Habib Jalib passed away in Lahore on March 12, 1993.