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Early Life and Education
Faseeh Akmal, a renowned Urdu poet, was born on January 9, 1944, in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, into the house of Syed Anwar Hussain, a prominent Sunni maulvi of the time. He spent his early childhood in Shahjahanpur before moving to Aligarh Muslim University to pursue further studies.
During his childhood, Faseeh Akmal began writing short poems, which led to his introduction to Ustad Rasheed Khan, a third-generation literary student of Ustad Dagh Dehalvi. Under the mentorship of Ustad Rasheed Khan, Faseeh Akmal honed his poetic talents until he moved to Aligarh. Following his mentor's passing, he composed a long poem as a tribute to him.
Career
After completing his studies in Aligarh, Faseeh Akmal moved to Delhi for a recording session with All India Radio. In Delhi, he worked for several organizations and served as a translator for the Congress Office, translating political books and magazines from Hindi to Urdu.
In his younger years, to earn pocket money, he translated English novels, including those by James Hadley Chase, into Urdu overnight for various readers' digests. This early work demonstrated his linguistic dexterity and creative adaptability.
Throughout his career, Faseeh Akmal participated in mushairas alongside renowned poets such as Firaq Gorakhpuri, Gulzar Dehalvi, Qateel Shifai, and Rahat Indori, among many others. His literary exchanges also included correspondence with Josh Malihabadi, with whom he discussed poetry and language extensively.
Faseeh Akmal’s career also saw him moving to Mumbai, where he worked as a journalist for The Blitz Newspaper. His professional journey included a blend of creative writing, translation, and journalism.
Literary Contributions
Faseeh Akmal’s literary repertoire is vast and diverse. He wrote nazms, ghazals, marsiyas, masnavis, and even an opera based on the life of Amir Khusro. His poetry explored themes of love, loss, and humanitarian ideals. He was also a vocal critic of the capitalistic environment that characterized urban development and often highlighted the marginalized position of human emotions in modern society.
Personal Life
In 1982, Faseeh Akmal married Shama Akmal, and the couple had four sons and one daughter. Despite his personal and professional responsibilities, he continued to contribute significantly to Urdu literature.
Legacy
Faseeh Akmal’s work remains a testament to his mastery of Urdu poetry and his commitment to addressing socio-political and emotional themes. His contributions have left an indelible mark on the literary world, inspiring generations of poets and readers alike.