Qatil Shafai As A Multifaceted Poet

Abstract

Hazaras have produced eminent personalities in terms of literature. The name of Qateel Shafai is also included in this list. He tried his hand at all favourite and popular genres of poetry. He touched the heights of fame by writing Poems, Ghazals, Songs, Verses, Rubai, Azad ghazal and the film Ghazal. His poetry is an expression of human feelings and emotions. Especially the pain of love, separation and loneliness can be seen in his poetry. Qateel Shafai, the poet of thousands of ghazals and songs, gained equal popularity in both Pakistan and India. This achievement has been recognized with various awards including Pride of Performance, Adamji Award, Naqosh Award, Amir Khusro Award and Abbasin Art Council Award.