ISLAMABAD: Pr
ominent Urdu poet, humourist, travelogue writer and columnist Ibn-e-Insha‘s life and work were commemorated on his death anniversary on Wednesday.
Ibn-e-Insha, whos
e real name was Sher Muhammad Khan, was born in the Jalandhar district of Indian Punjab in 1927 however h
e subsequently migrated to Pakistan.
His poetry was revered for its simple but intense style. He was also well known for his humorous columns. His most
famous ghazal `Insha Ji Uttho’ is considered a modern-day classic.
Ibne Insha’s poetic works include ”Chand Nagar” and “Dil-e-Wehshi “, while his travelogues were
“;Awara Gard Ki Diary”,
“;Dunya Gol Hey”,
“;Ibn-e-Batoota Kay Taqub Main”,
“;Chaltay Ho To Cheen Ko Chaliye” band
“;Nagri Nagri Phira Musafir”.
His most humorous books include
“;Khumar-e-Gandum” and
“;Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab” His collection of letters is titled
“;Khat Insha Jee Kay”.
Ibn-e-Insha died on January 11 in 1978 and was buried in Karachi.
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