Twenty-fourth death anniversary of prominent Urdu poet and national and film songwriter Kaleem Usmani was observed on Wednesday.

Kaleem Osmani’s real name was Ehtsham Elahi and he was born on February 28, 1928 in Saharanpur, India.

After the establishment of Pakistan, Kaleem Usmani settled in Lahore. In 1955, he started his career with the film Intikhab.

Later, Kaleem Usmani wrote popular songs for several films.

In 1973, he won the Nigar Award for the song Tera Saya Jahan Bhi Ho Sajna from the film Gharana.

He also wrote popular milli songs including ‘Is Parcham Kay Sayay Talay Hum Aik Hian’, and ‘Yeh Watan Tumhara Hay, Tum Ho Pasbaan Is Kay’.

Kaleem Usmani died in Lahore on this day in 2000.

Source: Radio Pakistan