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Author : Syed Qaim Hussain Naqvi (سید قائم حسین نقوی) | Language: Urdu & English Translation
Date & Place of Birth: June 6, 1949 — Lahore, Pakistan
Notable Roles & Achievements: Former Editor of the famous monthly literary magazine "Mah-e-Nau" (ماہِ نو), Lahore.
This edition of Monthly Namood Lahore (May 2014) offers a rich tapestry of contemporary Urdu literature, featuring critical literary essays, devotional poetry, thought-provoking short stories, and diverse ghazals. Key highlights include Dr. Nasir Abbas Nayyar’s preface on Safdar Saleem Sial, compelling short fiction by Mahmood Ahmad Qazi, Rashid Javid Ahmad, and Izo Aziz, and an extensive, well-documented retrospective on classical playback singer Salma Begum by Prof. Saleem-ur-Rehman complete with filmography.
A brilliant literary edition of Monthly Namood Lahore exploring classical music heritage and modern Urdu fiction. This May 2014 issue features Prof. Saleem-ur-Rehman’s extensive archival study on singer Salma Begum, critical insights into Syed Mashkoor Hussain Yaad’s linguistic artistry by Qaiser Najfi, and compelling short stories addressing social and human realities by writers like Rashid Javid Ahmad and Izo Aziz.
Title: Monthly Namood Lahore (ماہنامہ نمود لاہور)
Editor & Publisher: Qaim Naqvi
Volume & Issue: Vol. 2, Issue No. 4–5 (May 2014)
Language: Urdu
Publication Place: Lahore, Pakistan
Key Content: Salma Begum Retrospective & Complete Filmography, Dr. Nasir Abbas Nayyar on Safdar Saleem Sial, Neologism Studies in Mashkoor Hussain Yaad, Short Fiction & Contemporary Poetry.
“An absolute treasure trove for lovers of old Pakistani film music and classical singing.”
“Prof. Saleem-ur-Rehman’s feature on Salma Begum, complete with historical records and filmographies, is exceptionally thorough.”
— Urdu Music & Literature Scholar
“Engaging prose, deep literary critique, and powerful storytelling.”
“The short stories by Rashid Javid Ahmad and Izo Aziz combined with Qaiser Najfi’s linguistic analysis make this issue a must-read.”
— Literary Reviewer
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