The purpose of this article is to collect as many internet-based and online resources on and about (late) Mr Naseer Turabi in one place. This article, I sincerely hope, will serve as a digital platform to introduce present and future generations to the legendary, award-winning and praiseworthy work of Mr. Naseer Turabi, son of Allama Rasheed Turabi.
Another reason for collecting all of the online resources about Mr. Naseer Turabi in one place is that I have thoroughly enjoyed his poetry, and he is one of the main motivations why I am finally going to publish my own poetry collection in English very soon.
Furthermore, I am also doing this because he was a great family friend as the below picture of my grandfather Chaudhry Nazar Hussain and Mr. Naseer Turabi illustrates.
As there are many resources about Mr Naseer Turabi on the Internet, I have categorised this article into various section so navigating through it is going to be much easier.
Another important point is that this article is going to be updated continuously as I find further resources about Mr. Naseer Turabi across the internet.
Important social media posts about Mr. Naseer Turabi on Twitter
- Waseem Badami speaking about “Wo Humsafar Tha” by Mr. Naseer Turabi on a TV show: https://twitter.com/raza_hussain01/status/1626132797239791616?s=20
- Social media post by editor and journalist Raza Ahmad Rumi about “Wo Humsafar Tha”: https://twitter.com/Razarumi/status/1604022605266264069?s=20
- Social media post by media advisor and journalist Omar R Quraishi about “Wo Humsafar Tha”: https://twitter.com/omar_quraishi/status/1206571110327889920?s=20
- Mr. Naseer Turabi reciting his poetry: https://twitter.com/afzalabaali/status/1558771554204336128?s=20
- Social media post by journalist and editor Faizan Lakhani about “Wo Humsafar Tha”: https://twitter.com/faizanlakhani/status/1074331202734178304?s=20
- Actress Hina Bayat talking about “Wo Humsafar Tha”: https://twitter.com/fuchsia_mag/status/1475210303096901634?s=20
- Theme song for Pakistani TV drama ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’ written by Mr. Naseer Turabi: https://twitter.com/SophiaAQ/status/1270139052830994432?s=20
Wikipedia pages about or mentioning Mr. Naseer Turabi
- Wikipedia page about Mr. Naseer Turabi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naseer_Turabi
- Wikipedia page about “Zindagi Gulzar Hai”, which mentions Mr. Naseer Turabi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zindagi_Gulzar_Hai
- Wikipedia page about “Khwab Saraye”, which mentions Mr. Naseer Turabi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khwab_Saraye
Interviews and TV appearances
- Interview in Texas, USA (part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61arKtGH3bg&t=1236s
- Interview in Texas, USA (part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsMvxlRZdDc&t=4691s
- “Naseer Turabi Sey Ek Guftugu” from 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXGSZ6doZns
- Interview on GTV Network: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzpSwiO2Q_s&t=249s
- “Mata e Hunar: Poetic talk with Naseer Turabi”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67ZEno3Cvgk
- Metro 1 News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAuWcJy5dCI
- Mr. Naseer Turabi speaking about his father Allama Rasheed Turabi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3O2Bm04w_8&t=19s
- Dawn News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN57pW6wMzA
Reciting at Poetry events
- Dabistan Mushaira: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IoF2aaW8ZE
- International Mushaira Bahrain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDsn40ZM8k8
- “Naseer Turabi Ke Sath Ek Sham”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR4F8m-LVpE
- Urdu-Hindi Poetry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X9mK0yDICc
- Adab Festival Pakistan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o3mN2-V17I
- Adab Festival Pakistan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uywi3t2v28
- Mushaira in Los Angeles, California: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blN5-fp545A
Theme songs of Pakistani dramas based on Mr. Naseer Turabi’s poetry
- Theme song for “Mol”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTDoVduo09A
- Theme song for “Humsafar”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvIxCwDJsRU
- Theme song for “Yaqeen Ka Safar”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGNNU2yEg7I
- Theme song for Zindagi Khaak Na Thi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV1kN55ruIA
Religion
- Majlis of Soyem for Mr. Naseer Turabi recited by Allama Dr Majid Raza Abidi at Masjid-o-ImamBargah Hussainia Sajjadia, North Nazimabad, Karachi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSrWf9QEAvk&t=28s
- Salaam recited by Mr. Naseer Turabi at Ali Mutaqi House, Karachi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYHT8sfprhs
- Jashan-e-Ghadeer
Note: this article will continue to be updated as I find further internet-based material about the legendary Mr. Naseer Turabi.
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About the author of this article: M. Raza Hussain is an award-winning writer, editor and commentator. He is the winner of the Extra-Mile Category of the Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme, and he was awarded a certificate for talent for writing by Young Writers. He is currently preparing to publish his first collection of poetry.
