Josh Malihabadi death anniversary observed today

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Poet Josh Malihabadi death anniversary was observed across the country today.

According to the details, the 41st death anniversary of legendary poet Shabbir Hassan Khan known as Josh Malihabadi was observed on Wednesday.

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Shabbir Hassan Khan was born on 5 December 1898. He was known as Shayar-e-Inqalab (poet of revolution). He was a Pakistani poet and is regarded as one of the finest Urdu poets of the era of British India.

“Known for his liberal values and challenging the established order, he wrote over 100,000 couplets and more than 1,000 rubaiyat in his lifetime. His wrote Yaadon ki Barat, his autobiography which is noted for its frank and candid style. The first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru held him in high esteem and frequently attended the mushaira at Lala Kishan Lal Kalra’s United Coffee House where Josh performed,” according to Wikipedia.

Josh died on this day in Islamabad in 1982.

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