1910 (Gujranwala) – 1975 (London) • Pioneer of Free Verse
"Nazar Mohammed Rashid was a brilliant trailblazer who aggressively rebelled against the traditional constraints of the ghazal and popularized 'Azad Nazm' (Free Verse) in Urdu literature. Serving for many years in the United Nations, his poetry, such as the masterpiece 'Hasan Koozagar', explored complex psychological, existential, and anti-imperialist themes. He was often criticized by conservatives for his unconventional themes, but his literary genius remained undeniable."