Suleman Khateeb

Sulaiman Khateeb was an eminent, renowned Urdu, deccani poet, with lot of humor and satire, who is most commonly remembered for his unparallel poetry describing the argument of a Daughter-in-Law & mother-in-law translated in urdu as saas bahu ka jhagda. Suleman Khateeb started his career of poetry at very young age. He was acclaimed for his eloquence in poetry not only India but around the world; his admirers published his poetry in the form of books and it was circulated and reached to the most of the urd speaking communities around the globe.
The Suleman Khateeb Trust has been established by the government of Telangana. Every year under the banner of suleman khateeb trust a big Mushaira is organized in the remembrance of Suleman Khateeb. He is the most revered and admired poet of Deccan
Early life
Sulaiman Khateeb is a popular Deccani Urdu poet of humour and satire. He was born in Chitguppa (formerly Moinabad) district Bidar, Karnataka State, India in a Khateeb family. His father Mohammed Sadiq Khateeb was a sermon giver (Khateeb)in a historically important Adil Shahi Masjid of Bahamani Kingdom.
Sulaiman Khateeb was attracted to poetry right from his childhood. The picturesque village life of Chitguppa and the lilting Deccani folk songs inspired him to write poetry. Sulaiman Khateeb used his spoken word poetry to explore social justice issues. His poetry is marked by spontaneity of expression, beautiful metaphors and lovely similes. Dramatic turns and twists of his poems keep readers engrossed throughout.His collection of poems 'Kewde Ka Bann' has been published in Urdu, Hindi and Kannada. His Audio CD 'DHANAK' Poems in his own voice was released on Dec 22,2012.
 
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