The Urdu Ghazal Podcast, Season 4 Episode 20--Zehra Nigah

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Zehra Nigah, lovingly called Zehra Aapa, was ten years old when her family moved from Hyderabad, her place of birth, to Karachi after the Partition. Her father was a civil servant who had a deep interest in literature. He passed on his love of books to his children, who excelled in various literary and artistic fields. Zehra Nigah started writing early and gained great popularity among Mushaira audiences. She settled in London after she married Majid Ali. Her house in London became the center of literary activities and poetry recitations, especially when Faiz visited them. She has won several awards and honors for her scholarly achievements. Her notable publications include Shaam Ka Pehla Tara, Warq, Firaq, Gul Chandni, and Lafz.