About Qateel Shifai
Lived 1919 – 2001 (aged 81). Qateel Shifai was a Pakistani and Indian poet, lyricist, songwriter, writer and urdu poet.
Death and legacy Qateel Shifai died on 11 July 2001 in Lahore, Pakistan.
Awards and recognition 'Pride of Performance Award' in 1994 for his contribution to literature by the Government of Pakistan. The much coveted 'Amir Khusro Award' was given in India. Kudrat (1981) (lyricist, only 1 theme/title song - Dukh sukh ki har ek mala) Behan Bhai (1979) Seeta Maryam Margaret (1978) Begum Jaan (1977) Shireen Farhad (1975) (lyricist) Naila (1965) (lyricist) (Qateel Shifai won the Nigar Award for this film) Nagin (1959) Intezaar (1956) (lyricist) Qatil (1955) (lyricist) Gumnaam (1954) (assisted Hakim Ahmad Shuja as junior lyricist) Gulnaar (1953) (assistant lyricist) Teri Yaad (1948) (assistant lyricist) – (Your Memories- Equivalent Film Title in English) (First released film in the Pakistani film industry)
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Who was Qateel Shifai?
Pakistani poet (1919–2001)
When was Qateel Shifai born?
Qateel Shifai was born on 24 December 1919 in Haripur District.
When did Qateel Shifai die?
Qateel Shifai died on 11 July 2001 in Lahore.
What was Qateel Shifai's occupation?
Qateel Shifai was a poet, lyricist, songwriter, writer and urdu poet.
What nationality was Qateel Shifai?
Qateel Shifai was Pakistani and Indian.
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