1919 (Haripur) – 2001 (Lahore) • Melody Maker
"A legendary Pakistani poet and lyricist whose pen name 'Qateel' was given to him by his poetry ustad. He wrote thousands of highly successful songs for both Lollywood and Bollywood. Qateel's ghazals are celebrated for their incredible sweetness, emotional accessibility, and a distinct, melodious flow that made them favorites among the greatest Ghazal singers of the subcontinent."