Death anniversary of famous Pakistani folk singer Muhammad Jumman Khan being observed today
The death anniversary of famous Pakistani folk singer Muhammad Jumman Khan is being observed today (Wednesday).
He remained associated with Radio Pakistan and performed first from Karachi and then Hyderabad radio station.
During his association with…
Remembering legacy of Razi Akhtar Shauq: A maestro in Urdu poetry, drama
Today marks the death anniversary of the distinguished Urdu poet and playwright, Razi Akhtar Shauq.
Born as Khawaja Razi-ul-Hassan Ansari with the pen name ‘Shauq’ in Saharanpur in 1933, Razi Akhtar Shauq got his B.A degree from Jamia Usmania.
He l…
Death anniversary of Urdu writer Maulana Muhammad Hussain Azad observed
The 114th death anniversary of renowned Urdu writer Maulana Muhammad Hussain Azad was observed on Monday.
He wrote prose as well as poetry, but he is mostly remembered for his prose.
Muhammad Hussain Azad’s prominent works are Ab-e-Hayat, Darbar-e-…
Death anniversary of actor Gulab Chandio being observed today
The 5th death anniversary of Iconic Sindhi and Urdu TV drama actor Gulab Chandio is being observed today.
Gulab Chandio was born on January 6, 1958 in Nawabshah. He emerged as a television actor in early 1980s and started his career in Sindhi dramas…
Death anniversary of fiction writer Saadat Hasan Manto observed
Death anniversary of renowned Urdu fiction writer Saadat Hasan Manto was observed on Thursday.
His fictions are considered as true reflection of the society.
He died on this day at the age of 42 years. He was buried in Lahore.
Source: Radio Pakis…
31st death anniversary of Urdu poet Wasif Ali Wasif observed
31st death anniversary of famous Urdu poet, writer and Sufi intellectual Wasif Ali Wasif was observed on Thursday.
Born on January 15, 1929 in Khushab, he was famous for his unique literary style.
He used to write short essays on topics like love, …
Death anniversary of renowned painter Abdul Rahman Chughtai observed
The 49th death anniversary of the world-renowned painter Abdul Rahman Chughtai was observed on Wednesday.
He is also called ‘Musawwir-e-Mashriq’.
Abdul Rahman Chughtai is known for his unique and distinctive painting style influenced by Mughal Art,…
Death anniversary of famous poet Mohsin Naqvi observed
The death anniversary of famous Urdu poet Mohsin Naqvi was observed on Monday.
He opened his eyes on May 5, 1947 in Dera Ghazi Khan and was shot dead at his residence in Lahore on this day in 1996.
‘Bandaqba’, ‘Radaya Khwab, ‘Berg-e-Sehrar’, ‘Moj-e…