Qita
Literal meaning of Qata is ‘separated’. Qata stands for a series of couplets in a ghazal having continuity of thought. A ghazal having one or more Qatas is called Qata-Band ghazal. Qatas also have independent existence comprising at least four lines. In a Qata, the second and fourth lines follow the same rhyming scheme.
Prominent among the upcoming generation of Urdu poets, popular among youth, and a unique voice in Urdu ghazal.
Considered a great poet of the classical ghazal, Qamar Jalalvi initially used to be called 'Ustad' for his craftsmanship as a bicycle mechanic. As his poetic mastery gained wide admiration, the title evolved naturally, and he became Ustad Qamar Jalalvi in the literary world.
One of the most popular poets ever and a film lyricist. Famous for his ghazal 'Garmi-e-hasrat-e-nakaam se jal jate hain'.
