ISLAMABAD: Prominent Urdu poet, humorist, travelogue writer and columnist Ibn-e-Insha is being remembered on his 42nd death anniversary on Saturday.
He was born in the Jalandhar district of Indian Punjab in 1927, however, he later migrated to Pakistan. Ibn-e-Insha died on January 11 in 1978 and was buried in Karachi.
His real name was Sher Muhammad Khan, His poetry was simple to enthrall with a depth. The real reason for his popularity was his hilarious poetry and columns.
His most famous ghazal ‘Insha Ji Uttho’ is a modern-day classic, Private news channels reported.
Ibne Insha’s poetic works are Chand Nagar and Dil-e-Wehshi while travelogues are “Awara Gard Ki Diary”, “Dunya Gol Hey”, “Ibn-e-Batoota Kay Taqub Main”, “Chaltay Ho To Cheen KO Chaliye” and “Nagri Nagri Phira Musafir”.
His humorous books are “Khumar-e-Gandum” and “Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab”. His collection of letters is titled “Khat Insha Jee Kay”.
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