Nasir Kazmi

Nasir Raza Kazmi
BornSyed Nasir Raza Kazmi
(1925-12-08)8 December 1925
Ambala, Punjab, British India
Died2 March 1972(1972-03-02) (aged 46)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Pen nameNasir
OccupationUrdu poet, journalist, staff editor at Radio Pakistan, writer
NationalityPakistani
Alma materIslamia College, Lahore, Pakistan
GenreGhazal

Nasir Raza Kazmi (Urdu: سید ناصِر رضا كاظمی was an Urdu poet from Pakistan. Kazmi was born on 8 December 1925 at Ambala, Punjab, British India.

Kazmi used simple words in his poetry, including "Chand", "Raat", "Baarish", "Mausam", "Yaad", "Tanhai", "Darya" and gave them life by his style of poetry. He was known for using chhotee beher or short verses in his poetry. His poetry continues to be used on Pakistan Television (PTV) shows as well as in India in Bollywood films.