#hyder ali khan

[oblivious-melodies]

I'm particularly happy to know how well Hyder has been received - he's probably my favourite character in the game. And you're right - Hyder does draw inspiration from real-life histories of Anglo-Indian encounters. There's a painting, specifically one from I think 1807, of a biracial family in India with a child, which I think specifically sparked the idea for his character (though he isn't designed to be from one singular real-world nation)! In writing about empire and race, I'm aware I'm necessarily dealing with a large white hegemony - but I also wanted to show that Regency society was not without its diverse aspects, and that should be more of a feature as the narrative progresses. I'm not a person of colour myself, so to hear that you've found something meaningful and resonant about his character is really good to hear - I want to make sure my depiction is respectful, but also nuanced and memorable at the same time!

That’s interesting, do you have a link to the painting?

I forgot to mention this before, but although I don’t know the full extent of Hyder’s background yet, it reminded me of the movie Belle (based on a real historical figure, a mixed race girl Dido who was brought up with her white family in 1700s Britain) and The Long Song (a miniseries based on a book about a black slave on a plantation in Jamaica).

Both of which made me wonder about what really happened with Hyder’s mother and how she would tell this story…Was she ok giving up her son never to see or speak to him again? Were things as tender and romantic with Hyder’s father as Hyder was told (yet his father never told him the name of this woman he supposedly loved and considered a wife)? I just looked at the wikipedia page and apparently Dido’s mother was 14 at the time of conception, and it’s noted that it was unlikely to be consensual.

I’m really happy Artemisia could ask Hyder about his mother (and his reaction was really interesting), and I have no idea if it’s within the scope of this story, but I’d love to meet and speak to her in-game.

I tried to have a look for the image but unfortunately I don't think it's been digitised! And yes, in part the story of Dido Belle Lindsay did influence the depiction of Hyder's introduction to Angria and relationship with his parents. I was also interested in the painter Tilly Kettle, famous for introducing European portraiture to the Indian subcontinent, who travelled extensively (largely due to avoiding his debtors) and had families in England, Ireland, and India.

(Tilly Kettle, 'Muhammad Ali Khan, Nawab of Arcot', c. 1772-1776, Victoria & Albert Museum.)

The name of his Indian mistress, the mother of Kettle's two daughters, has not been recorded. Unfortunately these figures tend to be elusive from the historical record, and that's reflected here with Hyder's disconnect from his own mother. There will be more detail on Hyder's past and sense of identity later, don't worry ! - but the reality of what transpired between his parents is, as you'll find, a difficult thing for him to approach. Much as the Horne siblings have their own idea of how their childhoods played out, he has his own ways of understanding his origins that aren't necessarily true to fact. As much as he isn't the main character I'm really hoping I'll be able to find ways to really explore his interiority in future chapters!

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Nestled on the outskirts of the bustling city of Hyderabad, Gandipet Lake, also known as Osman Sagar, offers a tranquil escape from the urban chaos. Serving as both a major source of drinking water and a popular tourist attraction, this beautiful reservoir provides a picturesque setting for nature lovers, photographers, and families seeking a peaceful…

Nestled on the outskirts of the bustling city of Hyderabad, Gandipet Lake, also known as Osman Sagar, offers a tranquil escape from the urban chaos. Serving as both a major source of drinking water and a popular tourist attraction, this beautiful reservoir provides a picturesque setting for nature lovers, photographers, and families seeking a peaceful day out.

Table of Contents

History of Gandipet Lake

Gandipet Lake’s Ecosystem

Recreational Activities at Gandipet Lake

Best Time to Visit

Nearby Attractions

How to Reach Gandipet Lake

Tips for Visitors

History of Gandipet Lake

Constructed in 1920 as a reservoir over the Musi River, Gandipet Lake was named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. Its primary purpose was to provide relief from the devastating floods that had previously affected the city.

The lake spans over an impressive area of 46 square kilometers, making it one of the largest man-made lakes in the region. Over the years, Gandipet has played a vital role in supplying drinking water to Hyderabad and its neighboring areas.

Gandipet Lake’s Ecosystem

Gandipet Lake boasts a thriving ecosystem teeming with diverse flora and fauna. The lake’s edges are lined with lush greenery, providing a habitat for various bird species, both migratory and indigenous.

Birdwatchers can spot species such as pelicans, herons, kingfishers, and cormorants, especially during the winter months when migratory birds flock to the lake. The water body also supports a variety of fish species, making it a popular spot for local fishermen.

Recreational Activities at Gandipet Lake

Visitors to Gandipet Lake are spoilt for choice when it comes to recreational activities:

Boating: Paddle boats and motorboats are available for hire, allowing visitors to explore the vast expanse of the lake.

Picnicking: The well-maintained gardens surrounding the lake are perfect for picnics.

Photography: The picturesque setting of the lake, especially during sunrise and sunset, provides ample opportunities for photography.

Birdwatching: As mentioned earlier, the lake attracts various bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Best Time to Visit

The ideal time to visit Gandipet Lake is between October and March when the weather is pleasant, and the lake is brimming with water. During these months, the lake also sees an influx of migratory birds, enhancing the overall experience for visitors.

Nearby Attractions

Gandipet Lake’s location on the outskirts of Hyderabad means that there are several other attractions nearby:

Qutb Shahi Tombs: A testament to the region’s rich history, these tombs are the final resting place of the Qutb Shahi dynasty rulers.

Golconda Fort: A majestic fort that offers panoramic views of the city and a glimpse into Hyderabad’s past.

Himayat Sagar: Another beautiful reservoir located close to Gandipet Lake.

How to Reach Gandipet Lake

Gandipet Lake is easily accessible from various parts of Hyderabad. Visitors can take city buses, taxis, or auto-rickshaws to reach the destination. The lake is approximately 20 kilometers from the city center, and the journey typically takes around 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

Tips for Visitors

Carry bottled water and snacks, especially if you plan to spend an extended period at the lake.

Wear comfortable footwear as the area around the lake is vast and may require walking.

Remember to carry a camera or binoculars for birdwatching.

Respect the environment and avoid littering. Use designated trash bins for disposal.

In conclusion, Gandipet Lake offers a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of Hyderabad. With its rich history, vibrant ecosystem, and myriad recreational activities, it’s a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists.

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https://youtu.be/IvJcCKR5WXY

خلاس پایہ بنگلور میں 200 سال پرانا بارود خانہ۔ بہت کم لوگ اس بارود خانہ کے بارے میں جانتے تھے۔

A 200 year old barood khana in kalasipalya Bangalore. very few people knew about this armoury.

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आमिर खान के सौतेले भाई हैदर अली खान की शादी घरेलू हिंसा से टूटी थी, ईवा ग्रोवर को लेना पड़ा तलाक

आमिर खान के सौतेले भाई हैदर अली खान की शादी घरेलू हिंसा से टूटी थी, ईवा ग्रोवर को लेना पड़ा तलाक

मुंबई: टीवी एक्ट्रेस ईवा ग्रोवर (Eva Grover) ने हैदर अली खान (Hyder Ali Khan) से शादी की थी. ईवा ने पॉपुलर शो ‘बड़े अच्छे लगते हैं’ में काम किया है. ईवा को सभी जानते और पहचानते हैं. हैदर अली बॉलीवुड के फिल्ममेकर-डायरेक्टर ताहिर हुसैन (Tahir Hussain) के छोटे बेटे हैं और आमिर खान (Aamir Khan) के सौतेले भाई हैं. हैदर ने ‘दिल तो दीवाना है’ फिल्म से बॉलीवुड डेब्यू किया था. ईवा और हैदर ने जब एक दूसरे…

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Tributes to Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, the famous Urdu poet, writer, and Hindi film lyricist, on his 54th death anniversary today.

Raja Mehdi Ali Khan was a famed writer and lyricist who rose to stardom within the Hindi film industry in the late 1940s till the 1960s. Khan was greatly influenced by contemporary Urdu poets and writers, the first of which was his mother, Hebay Saheba. He went on to establish himself as a protean lyricist who could pen ballads of romance alongside spirited verses of patriotic fervor with equal ease.

Born in Karmabad (present-day Pakistan), Khan began his early tutoring under his mother Hebay Saheba. Khan then worked under renowned poet Dr. Allama Iqbal. These early influences greatly inspired his poetry. By the 1940s, Khan began working at All India Radio in Delhi. Khan's association with veteran Urdu writer, Sadat Hassan Manto brought him to Mumbai where he started working as a dialogue writer in Hindi film industry. Khan got his first break as a lyricist with Filmistan's film Do Bhai (1946). The songs of the film were very successful and he went on to pen song lyrics for countless films within a short period of time. These included Shaheed (1948), Actress(1948), Vidya (1948), and Ziddi (1948).

Khan's association with music composer, Madan Mohan created some immortal songs in films such as Ada (1961), Mera Saaya (1966), Woh Kaun Thi (1964), Neela Akash (1965), Anpadh (1962) and Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah (1967) amongst many others.

Raja Mehdi had also been associated with music composers like Khemchand Prakash, Bulo C Rani (Baghdad), S N Tripathi (Hatimtai, Paristaan), Shyam Sunder, Gulam Hyder, S D Burman, Ravi amd Roshan. He has given some wonderful songs with C. Ramchandra (Mere piya gaye Rangoon), O.P. Nayyar (Main Pyar Ka Raahi Hoon) and Laxmikant Pyarelal (for Anita and Jaal).

Raja Mehdi also worked with some lesser known composers like Basant Prakash (Nishan Danka), Iqbal Qureshi, Babul, S. Mohinder (Bekhabar, Paapi), Chic Chocolate (Rangoli), Rono Deb Mukerjhi (Tu Hi Meri Zindagi), Jimmy (Shrimatiji), N Dutta (Bhai Bahen), Nissar Bazmi (Khoj), Dhoomi Khan (Naqabposh), S Haridarshan (Shahi Bazaar), Robin Bannerjee (Masoom), etc.

Raja Mehdi Ali Khan was a close friend of great Urdu writer Saadat Hassan Manto. He wrote a character sketch of him namely “Main, Manto, Kaali Shalwar Aur Dhuwan”. He also wrote a poem in his memory “Jannat Se Manto Ka Ek Khat”.

After a successful career that lasted more than a decade, Khan subsequently withdrew from the Hindi film industry. However, he continued to publish his poetry and short stories such as 'Biswin Sadi', 'Shama Bano' and 'Khilona’ till his death in 1996.

He breathed his last on July 29, 1966, leaving behind a treasure of songs that are still cherished by all lovers of poetry in film songs.

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[legoflowers]

My Favorite OSTs

[x] Sang e Mar Mar - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

[x] Tere Bina - Asim Azhar, Sara Haider

[x] Mann Mayal - Qurat-ul-ain Baloch, Shuja Hyder

[x] Dil Mom Ka Diya - Soch the Band (ft. Sanam Marvi)

[x] Kahin Deep Jalay - Sahir Ali Bagga

[x] Khamosi - Bilal Khan (ft. Schumaila)

[x] Diyar-e-Dil - Zeb Bangash, Momin Durrani

[x] Sadqay Tumhare - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

[x] Laal Ishq - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

[x] Aangan - Farhan Saeed 

[x] Ranjha Ranjha Kardi - Rahma Ali Muqaddaran

[x] Koi Chand Rakh - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

[x] Aatish - Ali Tariq

[x] Dumpukht {Aatish-e-Ishq} - ?

[x] Dil Lagi - Rahet Fateh Ali Khan

[x] Naseebon Jali - Rizwan Anwar

[x] Qurban - Masroor Ali Khan,Goher Mumtaz

[x] Ishq Tamasha - Sanam Marvi, Sanval Esakhalvi

[x] Humsafar - Qurat-ul-ain Baloch

[x] Pukaar - Shuja Haider

[meetdheeraj]

Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was born in 1902 in Kasur, in west Punjab. His father, Ali Baksh, was a singer of the Patiala gharana, patronized by the Sikh maharajas of that princely state. After Partition, Bade Ghulam chose to move to Pakistan, but, finding the audience for classical music limited (in all senses of the word), wished to return to the Indian side of the border. In the 1950s, it was much easier to travel between these two countries than it is now. So Bade Ghulam made a trip to Mumbai, where someone brought his predicament to the attention of Morarji Desai, then the chief minister of the undivided Bombay State. Morarji bhai arranged for a government house for the maestro, while the Central government, headed at the time by Jawaharlal Nehru, smoothed the way for this Muslim from Pakistan to become a citizen of India - historian Ramachandra Guha in his regular column in Telegraph goes further while talking about a youtube recording of Hamsadhvani by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan - I had heard, many times, Hamsadhvani as rendered by the vocalists, Amir Khan and Kishori Amonkar, and by the flautist, Panna Lal Ghosh. But this was the first time I had heard it sung by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, whom I had previously known (and loved) for his renditions of Pahadi and Behag. I checked with a more learned friend, and found that my hunch was correct; that Bade Ghulam rarely sang Hamsadhvani, and this was therefore a very special recording... this particular rendition of Hamsadhvani was from a concert that Bade Ghulam Ali Khan had given in my home town, Bangalore, in 1956. The concert was part of the Rama Navami festival, then (as now) an important part of the city’s musical calendar, and held always in the capacious grounds of the Fort High School in Chamarajpet. The ‘Fort’, after which this High School is named, was originally a mud structure, built by Kempegowda in the 16th century. It was later rebuilt in stone by Hyder Ali, and further embellished by Hyder’s son, Tipu, in the 18th century. However, the school itself dates to the early 20th century, and its building, a very handsome one, is constructed in the British colonial style. So here was Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, singing Hamsadhvani at the Ram Navami festival, held annually at the Fort High School in Bangalore. A Muslim musician in India, born in what is now Pakistan. An acclaimed ustad of a gharana of Hindustani music patronized by Sikh maharajas. Singing a raga of the Carnatic style, in a festival named after the greatest of Hindu deities, held in the grounds of a school built in British times but named after a fort that dated to the 16th century and whose present form owed itself to both Hindu and Muslim rulers.

[jigar24]

Tipu Sultan

Life introduction:Tipu Sultan was born on November 20, 1750 from Devanahalli (Yousafabad, Bangalore), Karnataka, about 33 (21 miles north). His full name was Sultan Fateh Ali Khan Shahab. His father's name was Hyder Ali and mother's name was Faqrunnisa. His father Hyder Ali was the Sainapati of the Kingdom of Mysore, who by his own strength became the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in 1761. Tipu is known as the lion of Mysore. Apart from a worthy ruler, Tipu was also a scholar, skilled scholar and poet......

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[dear-indies]

Hey guys I need some help finding a good faceclaim! I want to make a character who is this otherworldly celestial being kind of thing and I’m looking for a woman of color with an aquiline nose. I’m not very picky on race or ethnicity because I’m really open in my casting, I just need someone with an angular nose (preferably middle aged but idc). Any help would be nice, Ik this is vague

Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1961) Ashkenazi Jewish, German, Mexican, English, French, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish.

Kimberly Guerrero (1962) Colville, Ktunaxa, Bitterroot Salish, Cherokee.

Manabi Bandyopadhyay (1966) Indian - trans. 

Marisa Monte (1967) Brazilian. 

Tracee Ellis Ross (1972) African-American / Ashkenazi Jewish.

Maya Rudolph (1973) African-American /  Ashkenazi Jewish.

Indira Varma (1973) Indian / Swiss, Italian Genoese.

Soha Ali Khan (1978) Indian. 

Ravshana Kurkova (1980) Uzbek / Russian.

Shatha Hassoun (1981) Iraqi, Moroccan.

Jamie Gray Hyder (1985) Lebanese. 

Alba Flores (1986) Romani, Spanish.

Meaghan Rath (1986) Ashkenazi Jewish / Goan Indian.

Lea Michele (1986) Sephardi Jewish / Italian. 

Mare Advertencia Lirika (1987) Mexican [Zapotec] - lesbian.

Tamannaah Bhatia (1989) Indian. 

Gabbie Hanna (1991) 1/4 Lebanese, Syrian, 3/4 Slovak, Polish, French, German.

Aylin Bayramoglu (1992) Turkish. 

Maria Mercedes Coroy (1994) Guatemalan [Kaqchikel].

Radhika Sanghani (?) Indian. 

-C & @olivaraofrph​!

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Is this a farewell for the Indus dolphin?

Mohammad Hussain Khan - January 28, 2019

THE Sindh government is planning a pre-feasibility study regarding straightening 180km of the Indus riverbed, falling between Guddu barrage downstream and Sukkur barrage upstream. Many irrigation experts don’t find doing so advisable or realistic.

The provincial government is likely to have the pre-feasibility study proposal included in the forthcoming FY2019-20 budgetary estimates to analyse its pros and cons.

A hypothetical cost of Rs3-4 trillion that might be sufficient to rehabilitate the entire irrigation network in Sindh will be involved if the government, indeed, decides to give a go ahead to the project, which also seeks to create more land for agricultural purposes.

Rough estimates expect 600,000 acres to be reclaimed, of which 200,000 acres might be utilised for lining the riverbed. The remaining land will be available for cultivation outside the river’s right and left bank dykes, to be allotted to landowners with the right political connections.

This unique proposal is said to have come from veteran parliamentarian and PPP leader Khursheed Shah — a big landowner based in Sukkur.

It is supposed to have been discussed at some length with the Sindh chief minister, irrigation experts such as Idris Rajput, Zarif Khero, a Sindh irrigation department officer who has served at the Sukkur barrage, the special assistant to the chief minister on irrigation and Ashfaq Memon, the former Sindh irrigation secretary, amongst others.

Irrigation experts believe that the submitted project is not practical, while the WWF, in a 2014 report, feared that tampering with natural structures may lead to the Indus dolphin’s extinction

Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah — an engineer by profession — submitted a project titled ‘channelisation of Indus River from Guddu barrage to Sukkur barrage’ in CPEC last December which was then was sent to the Joint Working Group (JWG) for final approval. The JWG will take it up in March.

Justifying the project, the chief minister had told journalists at the time that channelisation would greatly aid development of the agriculture sector and save water, along with controlling water logging and salinity in districts located on both banks of the river. He believed the project would also help save the area from floods and develop farmlands in kacha areas.

However, some irrigation experts like former Sindh secretary irrigation Khalid Hyder Memon believed that the submitted project was not practical. Meanwhile Idris Rajput contended that there was no precedence for a project where a river that meanders as the Indus does was ever straightened. So, Mr Rajput opined at the time, that a pre-feasibility for the proposed project was required.

Several other issues of vital importance were to be evaluated before the project was to be given serious consideration. They ranged from availability of funds to the overall behaviour of the river Indus, especially during floods and super floods.

Under the proposal, to straighten it, the width of the riverbed between the right and left dykes are to be narrowed to roughly 5km. Currently, they are invariably around 12-20km wide post-Guddu barrage, and 7-10km on average.

Super floods in 2010 had breached the Indus dyke between Guddu downstream and Sukkur upstream on Aug 7,2010 at 60km downstream Guddu, wreaking havoc in eight districts located on the right bank of the river.

The project would seek to turn the Indus River into a channel that passes through the two barrages. However, according to one irrigation expert, it was easier to line the Rohri canal because of the rough terrain there, but the dynamics of the Indus are entirely different.

Removing sediment that will accumulate in this channel will be an insurmountable task. He added that there were other technical, environmental and riverine issues that must also be addressed. Lastly, the jurisdiction of the Federal Flood Commission, which manages the all river dykes in the country, must also be considered.

Khalid Hyder Memon, who served as the Sindh irrigation secretary during the 2010 super floods, failed to understand the meaning of channelisation. Does it mean ‘to straighten the riverbed’ or ‘narrow the passage’, he asked?

According to Mr Memon the Indus River has peculiar dynamics: “Is the government considering the mighty Indus to be the same as the Rohri canal? There are massive encroachments in between these two barrages that are already obstructing river flows,” he said tartly.

Another fact that has been lost sight of is that the Indus is the natural habitat of an endangered species: the Indus dolphin, or Bhulan as it is locally called, which abides in the area between the two barrages. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is concerned that tampering with natural structures may lead to the Indus dolphin facing extinction.

According to the Environmental and Social Assessment report drafted by independent environmental consultants for the “Sindh Barrages Improvement Project — Guddu Barrage Rehabilitation” in 2014, a 170km stretch of the river Indus between the Guddu and Sukkur barrage is designated a national protected area as the Indus Dolphin Game Reserve.

The study said that as per 2011 estimates, the reserve holds a population of 918 dolphins whereas in 1975 only 150 dolphins were recorded at this reserve, signifying the effectiveness of the conservation efforts carried out so far. It said in a survey conducted by the Sindh Wildlife Department in 2011 between the Guddu to Sukkur barrage, of the 918 dolphins seen, 804 were mature, 47 were young and 67 were babies.

Zahid Junejo, former managing director of the Sindh Irrigation Department and consultant for Guddu barrage’s rehabilitation, pointed out that as consultants they were facing stricter conditions in Guddu’s rehabilitation, applied on them by the WWF to ensure that the Indus dolphin’s life and habitat was not disturbed. This blind species remains active between 5pm to 5am. He said that emission control and even the sound of different machinery used in the project was to be controlled as best as possible.

Mr Junejo observed if the channelisation project went through, because the flows in the river are erratic and the Indus was a high yielding silt river, perhaps re-designing the Sukkur barrage would be required as a steeper slope would be needed if the riverbed in the above-mentioned reach was to be lined.

When approached, the chief minister’s special assistant and ex-Sindh irrigation secretary remained non-committal on the issue as to the viability or otherwise of the project. He preferred to keep his fingers crossed till foreign consultants prepared the pre-feasibility.

“We are going for a pre-feasibility for which funding is available under the World Bank funded Sindh Barrages Improvement Project,” he said. “Experts told us nowhere in the world had such project been executed. But then we have do so many things that have not been done in other parts of the world either,” he claimed.

[hamzaaslam]

Sharjeel Memon visits relief camps to verify provision of flood aid to affected people

Sharjeel Memon visits relief camps to verify provision of flood aid to affected people

HYDERABAD: Sindh Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit and Focal Person for Rain Emergency in Hyderabad Sharjeel Inam Memon visits different flood relief camps in Hyderabad (rural) and inquired affected people about facilities being provided to them. During visiting camps established in Government Schools of Hyder Shah Abri, Sawan Khan Gopang, Sukhyo Dahri, Haji Ali Nawaz Gopang,…

[damonkowarsky]

Flashback to Zahir-o-Batin⁠ at Rangrez Art Gallery⁠ Lahore.⁠ This one is a collaborative print with Atif Khan made at Cowasjee Print Studio National College of Art Lahore in 2014.⁠ ⁠ Curated by Imran Ahmad⁠ Co-curators Hooria Fatima and Abrar Muhammad⁠ ⁠ Artists included Abdul Ali Hyder, Abdul Musawir, Abrar Muhammad, Damon Kowarsky, Fatima Saeed, Laila Rahman, Muhammad Atif Khan, and Saad Ahmad.⁠ ⁠ @rangrezartgallery @imranahmad79 @abrarmuhammad.artist @abdulalihyder @fatimasaeed @aila__rahman @atifkhan.artist @saadahmad.studio #rangrezartgallery #printmaking #lahore #pakistan #collaboration #artexhibition #whatsonlahore (at Lahore, Pakistan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaTPWApBwZ0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Tributes to Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, the famous Urdu poet, writer, and Hindi film lyricist, on his 91st birth anniversary today. Raja Mehdi Ali Khan was a famed writer and lyricist who rose to stardom within the Hindi film industry in the late 1940s till the 1960s. Khan was greatly influenced by contemporary Urdu poets and writers, the first of which was his mother, Hebay Saheba. He went on to establish himself as a protean lyricist who could pen ballads of romance alongside spirited verses of patriotic fervor with equal ease. Born in Karmabad (present-day Pakistan), Khan began his early tutoring under his mother Hebay Saheba. Khan then worked under renowned poet Dr. Allama Iqbal. These early influences greatly inspired his poetry. By the 1940s, Khan began working at All India Radio in Delhi. Khan's association with veteran Urdu writer, Sadat Hassan Manto brought him to Mumbai where he started working as a dialogue writer in Hindi film industry. Khan got his first break as a lyricist with Filmistan's film Do Bhai (1946). The songs of the film were very successful and he went on to pen song lyrics for countless films within a short period of time. These included Shaheed (1948), Actress(1948), Vidya (1948), and Ziddi (1948). Khan's association with music composer, Madan Mohan created some immortal songs in films such as Ada (1961), Mera Saaya (1966), Woh Kaun Thi (1964), Neela Akash (1965), Anpadh (1962) and Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah (1967) amongst many others. Raja Mehdi had also been associated with music composers like Khemchand Prakash, Bulo C Rani (Baghdad), S N Tripathi (Hatimtai, Paristaan), Shyam Sunder, Gulam Hyder, S D Burman, Ravi, and Roshan. He has given some wonderful songs with C. Ramchandra (Mere piya gaye Rangoon), O.P. Nayyar (Main Pyar Ka Raahi Hoon) and Laxmikant Pyarelal (for Anita and Jaal). Raja Mehdi also worked with some lesser-known composers like Basant Prakash (Nishan Danka), Iqbal Qureshi, Babul, S. Mohinder (Bekhabar, Paapi), Chic Chocolate (Rangoli), Rono Deb Mukerjhi (Tu Hi Meri Zindagi), Jimmy (Shrimatiji), N Dutta (Bhai Bahen), Nissar Bazmi (Khoj), Dhoomi Khan (Naqabposh), S Haridarshan (Shahi Bazaar), Robin Bannerjee (Masoom), etc. Raja Mehdi Ali Khan was a close friend of great Urdu writer Saadat Hassan Manto. He wrote a character sketch of him namely “Main, Manto, Kaali Shalwar Aur Dhuwan”. He also wrote a poem in his memory “Jannat Se Manto Ka Ek Khat”. After a successful career that lasted more than a decade, Khan subsequently withdrew from the Hindi film industry. However, he continued to publish his poetry and short stories such as 'Biswin Sadi', 'Shama Bano' and 'Khilona’ till his death in 1996. He breathed his last on July 29, 1966, leaving behind a treasure of songs that are still cherished by all lovers of poetry in film songs.