ISLAMABAD: Prominent 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, whose real name was Sher Muhammad Khan, was born in the Jalandhar district of Indian Punjab in 1927 however he 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.
