title: Nazish Pratapgarhi
text: # Nazish Pratapgarhi
  
  Nazish Pratapgarhi (born Mohammad Ahmad; 12 July 1924 – 10 April 1984) was an Urdu poet from India, who was known for his thoughts and ability to create contact between himself and lovers of Urdu poetry.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Pratapgarhi hailed from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  
  ## Writings
  
  He mainly wrote Urdu Ghazals. He was a disciple of Seemab Akbarabadi. His collection of ghazals titled Naya Saaz Naya Andaz was published by the Uttar Pradesh Urdu academy. In 1983, he received the Ghalib Award in recognition of his contribution to Urdu literature.
  
  He faced financial difficulties throughout his life and even when he approached the film industry, he did not sell his lyrics, although he led a poor life.
  
  