Showket Sajad Bhat, known by his pen name Sakib Poshpori, is a distinguished poet, writer, and cultural activist from Poshpora, Trehgam, Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir. He belongs to the esteemed family of Late Al-Haj Haji Habibullah Bhat (رحمہ اللہ علیہ), whose values of faith and integrity deeply influenced his literary journey. Academically accomplished, Sakib Poshpori holds Master’s degrees in Urdu and Education, along with B.Ed, a Computer Diploma, and a Diploma in Hotel Management. His poetic journey began during his 12th grade, and since then he has steadily emerged as a powerful and sensitive voice in contemporary literary era. He writes in Urdu, Kashmiri, and English, and his creative expression spans poetry (especially Ghazal) and prose. His written work includes approximately 250 Urdu poems and 300 Kashmiri poems, reflecting remarkable depth, linguistic command, and emotional intensity. His poetry addresses a wide range of themes including romantic love, religion, spirituality, social issues, poverty, education, humanity, and contemporary realities. His Kashmiri poems vividly portray societal struggles such as floods, displacement, ignorance, and moral decay, while his Urdu poetry reflects refined classical sensibilities blended with modern consciousness. His religious compositions, Hamud, Naat, and Manqabat demonstrate profound devotion and spiritual insight. Sakib Poshpuri received poetic guidance from renowned literary figures. In Urdu poetry, he was mentored by Shah Dil Shams, Sanjay Kumar Rahgir, Nisar Sopori, and Abu Zuha Tariq. In Kashmiri literature, he benefited from the guidance of Abdul Rasheed Sarshar, Abu Zuha Tariq, Bashir Zahir, and Iqbal Dalgeet. His literary works have been published in various national and international journals and magazines, earning him national and international accolades for his contribution to literature and culture. Beyond writing, he plays an active role in cultural preservation and promotion. He is the Founder and President of the Cultural Forum Kupwara Kashmir, a well-known literary and cultural organization dedicated to nurturing talent, promoting Kashmiri heritage, and strengthening literary discourse in the region.

Through his pen, Sakib Poshpuri continues to illuminate hearts, awaken social conscience, and uphold the values of knowledge, compassion, faith, and humanity making him a respected and influential figure in contemporary Kashmiri and Urdu literature.
Apart from being a writer, Showket Sakib Poshpori remains at the forefront of organizing literary events in and around his home district, Kupwara. His unwavering focus is on the promotion of language and literature, alongside the preservation of local culture. Last year, he organized a literary event at Dream World Educational Institution, Allachizeb, Kupwara, which brought together poets and litterateurs from across the Valley. The event proved to be truly mesmerizing and was widely hailed for its uniqueness and meaningful purpose.

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