Lost Paradise: Selected Ghazals of Muneer Niazi

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Muneer Niazi is one of the greatest poets of Urdu and Punjabi in the twentieth century. Many of his poems became iconic songs making him a celebrated songwriter. In this marvellous translation of his works into English, acclaimed novelist Amitabha Bagchi brings Muneer’s melancholic, dark, hauntingly beautiful verses alive for a new readership.

Muneer Niazi (1922?2006), born in Hoshiarpur district on the Indian side of Punjab, was one of Pakistan?s greatest poets and songwriters. He was the recipient of the Pride of Performance Award in 1992 and the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award in 2005. He died in Lahore.

Author: Muneer Niazi Translator: Amitabha Bagchi

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