Legendary poet Ibn-e-Insha remembered on his birthday

ISLAMABAD: Renowned poet, columnist and travelogue writer Ibn-e-Insha was remembered on his 90th birth anniversary which was observed on Thursday.

Ibn-e-Insha was born in Jalandhar district of Indian Punjab in 1927. He later migrated to Pakistan, Radio Pakistan Thursday reported.

Along with his poetry, he was regarded one of the best humorists of Urdu.

His poetry was simple but had depth. The real cause of his popularity was his humorous poetry and columns. His master pieces are still remembered by his admirers and his most famous ghazal `Insha Ji Uttho' is a modern-day classic.

Ibn-e-Insha's poetic works are Chand Nagar and Dil-e-Wehshi while travelogues are "Awara Gard Ki Diary", "Dunya Gol Hey", "Ibn-e-Batoota Kay Taqub Main", "Chaltay Ho To Cheen Ko Chaliye" and "Nagri Nagri Phira Musafir".

His humorous books are "Khumar-e-Gandum" and "Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab".