Shahid Ali was a multi faceted personality and appears to be sensitive soul. He was bom Srinagar and had studied in Delhi. Later, he migrated to America and served in various colleges and universities. Shahid was a fine scholar and and brilliant teacher His students loved and respected him. Shahid was a profound lover of gcod poetry, music, clothes and food. He always thought of Kashmir and was hurt the mounting violence In the valley. Though he was not a political poet his finest work relates to writing about Kashmir. Shahid outlook was ecumenical. He did not believe in mixing Of politics and religion. He never lost the in the face of misfortune. Even dreadful disease of cancer Feeling not break his spirit. He refused to take the help of the wheelchair in the hospital.