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Pen Name : 'Khumar'
Real Name : Mohammad Haider Khan
Born : 15 Sep 1919 | Barabanki, Uttar pradesh
Died : 19 Feb 1999
na haarā hai ishq aur na duniyā thakī hai
diyā jal rahā hai havā chal rahī hai
na haara hai ishq aur na duniya thaki hai
diya jal raha hai hawa chal rahi hai
Poet and lyricist Khumar Barabankvi was born at Barabankavi, Uttar Pradesh on 19th Sep 1919. His actual name was Mohammed Haidar Khan, but he was popularly known by his pen name, which is, Khumar, which means intoxication. His book of sher-o-shayari was published under the title 'Aatish-e-Tar'. Khumar has also written lyrics for Hindi films like Shahjahan, Baradari, Saaz aur Awaaz, Love and God, etc. He died in 1999.
