Hayat Amrohvi Explained

Hayat Amrohvi (191212 October 1946) whose real name was Syed Mohammad Jafari, was a literary figure from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. he was a contemporary and classmate of Rais Amrohvi at Syed-ul-Madaris.^[1] He began his career by starting a monthly magazine named ‘Hayat’ from Amroha, which was later suspended.^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Early life and background

He was born in Amroha in 1912.

Life

He moved to Meerut in search of employment and worked at Daarul Uloom Mansabiya, where he continued his education and also served as a teacher for some time. His passion for poetry was evident from his childhood, and this led him to Mumbai upon the invitation of Kamal Amrohi and other friends.^[7] In Mumbai, he composed lyrics for the film ‘Pukaar,’ which were very well received.^{[8] [9] [10]}

His contributions to Urdu literature include 21 ghazals and 3 shers. He also authored an e-book titled ‘Saz-e-Zindagi’ in 1989. His works reflect the depth of his poetic expression and his mastery of the Urdu language.^{[11] [12]}

Literary works

Saz-e-Zindagi (1989): This book by Hayat Amrohvi offers a glimpse into life's melodies and challenges. His poetic expression shines through in this collection.^{[13] [14]}

Death

He died at a young age on 16 October 1946, at Amroha, India.^[15]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Daily Jang Urdu News Pakistan News Latest News - Breaking News . 2024-05-20 . jang.com.pk.
2. Web site: Hayat Rizvi Amrohvi's Interview in Saudi Gazette by Muhammad Mujahid Syed . 2024-05-20 . groups.google.com.
3. Web site: Ahmad . Naseer . 2017-04-09 . Muneer Niazi eulogised on his birth anniversary . 2024-05-20 . DAWN.COM . en.
4. Book: Naqvi, Safeer Reza . History of Banking and Islamic Laws . 1993 . Hayat Academy . en.
5. Book: Raʼīs Amrohvī: fan va shak̲h̲ṣiyyat . 1990 . Raʼīs Amrohvī Memoriyal Ṭrasṭ . ur.
6. Book: Lāʼibrerī, K̲h̲udā Bak̲h̲sh Oriyanṭal Pablik . Khuda Bakhsh Library journal . 1996 . K̲h̲udā Bak̲h̲sh Oriyanṭal Pablik Lāʼibreri . ur.
7. Book: Kausar, Inamul Haq . بلوچستان ميں اردو / . 1968 . مرکزى اردو بورڈ، . ur.
8. Book: Delhi, Library of Congress Library of Congress Office, New . Accessions List, South Asia . 1991 . Library of Congress Office . en.
9. Book: Riz̤vī, Ḥasan . انداز گفتگو . 1998 . سنگ ميل پبلى كثشنز، . 978-969-35-0537-5 . ur.
10. Book: Jaunpūrī, Amīr ʻAlī . تذکرۂ مرثىہ نگاران اردو . 1985 . اردو پبلشرز . ur.
11. Book: Pakistan Year Book . 1990 . East & West Publishing Company . en.
12. Book: Nasīm Amrohvī, ek taʻāruf: Nasīm Amrohvī kī shāʻirī par girān̲qadar maqālāt . 1991 . Bazm-i Ḥayāt . ur.
13. Book: حيات امروهوى . 1996 . حيات اكيڈمى، . ur.
14. Book: Amrohvī, Ḥayāt . Sāz-i zindagī . 1989 . Ḥayāt Ikaiḍamī . ur.
15. Book: Amrohavī, ʻAbdul Ḥakīm K̲h̲ān̲ Ḥakīm . Āftāb-i suk̲h̲un . 1962 . Āftāb akeḍīmī . ur.