| Syed Mahmood Talib Khundmiri with Zail Singh , Former President of India | |
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| Born | 14 February 1938 Bidar, Karnataka |
| Died | 16 January 2011 (aged 72) Lonavla, India |
| Pen name | Talib Khundmiri (Urdu: طالب خوندمیری ) |
| Occupation | Architect, Poet |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Period | 20th century |
| Subjects | Love, Philosophy, Religion |
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Syed Mahmood Khundmiri (Urdu: سید محمود خوندمیری ) (known popularly by his takhallus Talib; born 14 February 1938; died of cardiac arrest on 16 January 2011, in Pune, Maharashtra)[1] was an Indian Urdu language poet, humorist, architect, artist, orator, and one of the leading Urdu poets of the 20th and 21st centuries. Mahmood concentrated on humorous poetry, and was considered among the elite of Urdu humor.[2]
Mahmood was born in Donegal Bidar, Karnataka, India. In addition to his own writing career, he was involved in many organizations. He was one of the senior most member of Zinda Dalaan-E Hyderabad[3] (a grass-roots arts and humor group) and served on its executive board from 1963-2011. He also served on the executive board of Shugoofa[4], an Urdu periodical, for more than 40 years. Talib, a pseudonym given to him by his peers, combined poetry with both sarcasm and humor.[2] Known for his elevated style and tone in the world of Urdu literature, he combined life experiences with his artistic gifts as a versatile poet and architect.[5]
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Mahmood's grandfather, Syed Mira, was his mentor and the most ardent supporter. Mahmood spent most of his childhood with his grandfather who was an accomplished home builder. Mira sahab inspired Mahmood to become an architect and In 1963 Mahmood earned his Architectural degree.[6] He recited his first poem about his grandfather when he was 12 years old and upon his grandfather's encouragement started writing poems. He was a talented man just like his grandfather. He participated in many competitions during his school and college days and won many awards.
Mr.Mahmood attended school in Musheerabad where he lived for 16 years before moving to Chanchalguda on May 31, 1963. He was a versatile man and participated in many extra-curricular activities during his academic career. He also played football with his senior school mate,[7]Syed Nayeemuddin, who was a former Captain and a couch of Indian National football team. He enrolled in the Jawaharlal Nehru Fine Arts and Architecture University[8] in Hyderabad and earned his architecture degree with the License No 35. He was also elected as " FELLOW OF INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS"[9] on May 16, 1992 by INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS with the Registered serial No 1716.
Mahmood's poetry and writing career started when he was 12 years. In his college days he and his few friends started a magazine and organization called[10]Bazm-E-Urdu and won Basheerunnissa basher memorial ruling trophy. He was a gifted writer and a poet. He has written many articles in[11]Munsif Urdu daily newspaper weekly column called Turfa tamasha. He has also written a book called Sukhan Ke Parde Mein and now this book is used as a curriculum in Shimoga[12] university of Karnataka. When Talib was seventeen, one of his close relatives Alam Khundmiri[13], (an important intellectual figure and a dynamic writer of his time) has correctly anticipated that he will be an amazing poet and a writer in future.[14]
Classical poetry, at that time was entirely in Persian. Eager to learn Farsi, Mahmood assisted with household chores for an elderly Farsi teacher in return for lessons. Many of his poeties were published in newspapers of Hyderabad such as Munsif, Saisat[15], Deccan Chronicle[16] and Times of India.[17] In 1970's and 80's, he was also invited in many urdu mushairas and Sham-e-qhazals on Doordarshan.[18] As he grew older, Mr. Mahmood started participating in Urdu poetry competitions and forums and quicky rose to be one of the most acclaimed poets of Zinda Dalaan-E Hyderabad.[19] Many celebrities such as, Zail Singh, Dileep Kumar, Ajit Kumar, Kaifi Azmi and many other celebrities have attended his Mushairas.
As a poet, Mahmood was recognized on the[20]international level, attending and receiving recognition at several mushairas.[21][22]
He was also one of the eminent participants and general secretary of World Humor Conference held in February 1985[23] at Lal Bahadur stadium, Hyderabad.
His poetry has been compared to that of the legendary poet, Mirza Ghalib.
Mr. Mahmood began his career as an architect in[24] BHEL from 1964 to 1976 and his first salary was Rs. 350. He started his own firm called S.M Associates at King Kothi, Hyderabad in 1976 and designed over 500 masjids around the world. . He never profited from his designs as he considered this to be religious philanthropy. He never advertised his work or put any kind of holding with his name on it, on any project. Apart from religious designs, he designed high rises, commercial buildings, hospitals and family homes. His architectural marvels have been compared to that of Mimar Sinan.[2]
His artistic talent combined architectural abilities with his ability to connect with people thru his poetry. He has made hundreds of paintings and calligraphies thru his life. Many of his artworks were bought by muslim families when they were exhibited in Chicago. He also designed many title covers for books for other writers. Parvez Yadullah Mehdi's[25] book cover page is one of the example of his design.
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Dua-e-siyah (Ghazal) |
| Talib Khundmiri |
Ek Naujawan itna kifayat-e-shar tha, Dekho wo kis saleekhe se paise bacha gaya
Shaadi ke baad apne hi honeymoon ke liye, Shimla ki waadiyon ko akela chala gaya
-Talib
"Ayenda Baras" (Poet: Talib Khundmiri)
Qaum ke qayed ye farmaate thay kal taqreer mein
Aman ka pauda namoon payega ayenda baras
Wo ilaqawariyat ho ya aqayad ka junoon
Har ta-asub qatam ho jayega ayenda baras
Unke farmane pe, Hum bhi sir hilaate thay magar
Dekhna hai kis baras ayega ayenda baras?
"Pyaasi janta ke liye lakhon kuwein khodenge Hum"
Ek neta ka ye waada wajeh hairani na tha
Haan! magar jab eqtedaar unko mila toh yeh khula
Unke khode har kuwein mein pyaas thi paani na tha
-Talib
Jazbaat dosti ke nahi hai toh kya hua
Aapas mein baatchit ki raahen khuli rahe
Yeh sab se awwaleen siyasi usool hai
Dil ke kiwaad bandh ho baahen khuli rahe
-Talib
Bediyaan toote, Zamaana hogaya
Ruq nahi paltha magar halaath ka
Hum ko azaadi mili thi raat mein
Silsila baaqui hai abtak raat ka
-Talib
Nahi chenghez se kam bahgbaan aiza rasani mein
Naye andaaz se zaalim humara dil dukhata hai
Jalakar Aaishiyan ko bhi agar taskeen nahi hoti
Usi ki aag se phir apni bidhi bhi jalata hai
-Talib
Mada-re laila bhi gori, baap bhi galu rang tha
Wo magar kaali kalauti, hubahu kawwa hui
Qais ne iska sabab poocha toh laila ne kaha
Kya bataaon mein andheri raat mein paida hui
-Talib
Yaar se apne ye poocha meine izhare mazaaq!
Teri gharwaali suna hai maahereh pakwaan hai!
Haans ke wo bola bhala itna hoonar usmein kahan
Jis ko kehte hai kitchen wo bhi mera maidaan hai
-Talib