Mohd Nesar Khan, pen name Ahmad Nesar was born in Awrang Abad Bihar on the 16th of June 1967. His educational qualification is E.Com and business is his profession. He has tried his luck in poetry, journalism, and art also and has successfully managed to gain prominence in all three fields. Among the present-day Urdu poets and literary figures whose works are considered the greatest contribution to the extension of the horizons of Urdu poetry and literature, Ahmad Nesar’s name is of utmost importance. For the last three and four decades, Ahmad Nesar has been writing Urdu poetry thereby giving shape to his thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. He is an expert in Urdu Ghazal and poems.
In his poetry, one can find the truths of present, rising social and community evils, and moral degradation with an appeal to raise the morale and ethical values. So far, Ahmad has compiled four poetry collections, Waliel in 2006, Apne Virud in 2011, and Breg Umeed in 2015. His poetry collection which is under my review at present is his fourth in the series. “Sarhane Meer Ke” is his fourth poetry collection ( collection of Ghazals) published by Falak Publication. This book is spread over 160 pages of excellent quality. Its cover page is eye-catching. According to Ahmad Nesar, Mir Taqi Mir is the all-time god of Urdu ghazals, so has he named his ghazal collection Sarhane Meer Ke. Saleem Ansari from Jabalpur has written some thought-provoking and excellent lines about the author and the beauty of the book on the cover page of the book. Dr. Gh Nabi Kumar from Kashmir has also penned some beautiful lines about this book. Its foreword ” Ahista Bolo” is written by Dr. Rouf Khair. Meraj Ahmad Meraj has also written a short paragraph which can be seen on the back side of the book. Ahmad Nesar has dedicated this collection of Ghazals to his spouse Nasreen Rizvi( Ruhi) and his lone daughter Afreen Fatima.
This beautiful book is a collection of 84 Ghazals of varied themes. Almost all the ghazals are written in simple and comprehensive wording which can be understood by even a non-Urdu reader. On its page number 21 the last couplet of the opening ghazal TAFRI KA MERE LIYE SAMAAN AAGAYA is the excellent one depicting the troubles coming our way while trying to live a pleasing life. “Sar Sabz Manzroon Ne Mujhe Di Thi Taazgi, Phir Rah Guzar Main Meri Biyan Baan Aagaya. In it’s 3rd ghazal ” Kaano Main Kaha Aake Hawa Ne Nahi Milte” the last couplet “Magmoom Balaoun Se Hai Shadab Alaqa, Kashmir Ko Hasne Ke Bahane Nahi Milte” depicts the deplorable condition of the people of the valley. Ahmad Nesar’s unique technique and usage of simple Urdu words in his ghazals is infusing life in them as can be felt from the one on its 28th page “Zid Samander Ki Ho Mitane Ki, Khud Kinare Pa Doob Jawoun Main”. The last couplet of this fantastic ghazal is showing the love of the poet for his motherland “Aarizo Bas Yehi Nesar Meri, Apni Miti Main Lehlawoun Main”. This couplet of the poet depicts his unique style of composing the ghazals “Sitara Todna Tha Mujko Asmano Se, Khade Huwe Thei Magar Uqraba Chatano Se”.
Through the usage of the simplest words, Ahmad Nesar has successfully managed to load heavy weight messages in his ghazals. This couplet of a ghazal is its solid proof “Musalsal Aa Rahi Hain Uski Yadein, Shajar Aabad Hai Chidyoun Ke Dam Se”. About pathetic human life in which people merely pass time to get a temporary refuge from the displeasure, Ahmad Nesar has composed a heart-melting ghazal. One of its couplets is “Hamari Subha Tu Sadyoun Se Hai Andhere Main, Hamari Raat Ba Fazli Khuda Guzarti Hai”. It is really heartwrenching to see the outside world full of pleasures and excitements when one’s own dwelling place is in agony. Ahmad Nesar too has expressed the same thoughts in this couplet of his pleasant ghazal “Charon Taraf Nesar Manazir Hain Khush Gawar, Manzar Teri Gali Ka Hamesha Udas Hai”. On page number 104 of the book these understandable words are used in this ghazal ” Muthi Bhar Haryali Thi, Jangal Main Diwali Thi, Ghar Wapas Bi Jana tha, Shaam Agar Chi Kali Thi” have shown how beautifully a poet like Ahmad Nesar can develop poetic temper among the first-time readers of Urdu poetry. “Apni Ratoun Ke Wastei Jignu, Zahan Main Noor Ban Ke Beitha Hai “, is another nice couplet of a beautifully composed ghazal by Ahmed Nesar.
In almost all the 84 Ghazals of this book, we find a bigger message and wise thoughts engraved in simpler words depicting the expertise of the poet. Ahmad Nesar’s previous three poetry collections have been well received by the readers in general and Urdu lovers in particular. I hope this newer collection will also succeed in getting big applause from the literary circles. Ahmad Nesar has got the inspiration from Bashir Badar the distinguished Urdu poet and he has successfully tried to imitate him in composing the poetic pieces. Ahmad Nesar started his literal journey between 1980 and 1990 when his penned creations began to be published in his name. His journalistic journey started in 1987. Presently he is editor of the quarterly Urdu magazine ” Alami Falak”. Poet has not just expressed the pain and sufferings one feels in his poetry but he has also shown the ways to overcome the misfortunes of life. I hope this beautiful piece would be well taken by the readers possessing poetic temper.
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