Raza Naqvi Wahi


Raza Naqvi Wahi was an Indian Urdu-language poet during his time. He used the takhallus of Wahi.

Creative Journey And Evolution

  • The creation of first Shair in 1928.
  • The creation of the post in 1932.
  • In 1939 the publication of the first post.
  • The creation of the first poem in 1935.
  • The first poem published in 1936 in newspaper ‘Adab Lateef’, title was "Aaj Kuch Khaya Nahi".
  • First Zareefana poem was published in 1950 and the title was ‘MLA’.
  • The first article published in 1957 entitled as ‘Bihar Me Urdu Shayari’

Poetry collection (Urdu)

  • Wahiyaat in 1950.
  • Tanz-o-Tabbassum in 1963, Published in literature library, Gardanibagh, Patna.
  • Nishtar-o-Marham in 1968 Published by Zindah Dalaan Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
  • Kalam-e-Narm-o-Nazuk in 1972, Dr. Monazir Ashique Harganvi compiled this book and Published under Naseem book Deport, Lucknow.
  • Naam-Bah-Naam in 1974 P.K. Publications Pratap Street, Daryaganj Ganj, Delhi published this book.
  • Mata-e-Wahi in 1977 Bihar Urdu Academy partially funded for publication.
  • Shyaristan-e-Wahi in 1983, Bihar Urdu Academy partially funded for publication.
  • Manzumat-e-Wahi in 1992, Published by JTS Printers Patna.
  • Tarkash-e-Wahi in 1995 came to the scene.
  • Chatpati Nazme’n in 1971-72 Published by Maktab-e-Tahreek, Dev Nagar Delhi.

Layout and editing

  • 1944 Zubair Ahmed Tammania in collaboration with him composed a poem on the poets of Bihar and published as "Anothology Vs Isharah".
  • 1951-52 He compiled all the collection of poems by late Allamah Jamil Mazhari ‘ Jamil’ and published as "Naqsh Jamil".
  • 1956-57 He compiled all the collection of ghazals of Late Allamah Jamil Mazhari and Published as Fikr-e-Jamil.
  • In 1965, along with young poets He compiled and publish a volume of 600 pages magazine on the personality thoughts and art of Professor Late Akthar Aurenoye.

Other published writings

  • Almost 20 Articles.
  • Comments and analysis on almost two dozen books.
  • Trial of several books, preface and opinions.

Other services

  • Radio Comments and feature TV programs.
  • In 1976 for development of Humorous poetry and to make it particularly popular, He with the general support of a few common- thinking gentlemen of the committee, an organization was established named "All India Jashan-e-Zarafat Committee.
  • He headed a Mehfil named "Jashn Zarafat" in which many poets from India and Pakistan are invited and it is held on 11 and 12 December 1976 at Patna.
  • His Students : Jahaur Siwani, Natkhat Azimabadi, Israr Jamai, Shahzad Masumi, Qamar uz-zama Qamar, Sabir Bihari, Ibrar Sagar, Muneer Saifi, etc.

Recognition

  • Bihar Urdu Academy, Patna for literary services in Urdu gives special prize of three thousand rupees in 1977.
  • Ghalib Institute Delhi for the services in satire and humor awarded him with "Ghalib Award" in 1985 and 1987.
  • Department of Raj Bhasha, Bihar Government to Acknowledge the services of his valuable poetic dignity awarded him "Maulana Mazharul Haq Shikhar Samman" in June 1999.
  • Institution "Aitraaf" Patna in recognition of his literary achievements celebrated "Jashan-e-Wahi" and awarded him with "Aitraaf Award 1999".

Appreciation