Ibn-e-Insha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ibn-e-Insha ابنِ اِنشا
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| Born | Sher Muhammad Khan 15 June 1927 Phillaur, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 11 January 1978 (aged 50) London, England |
| Pen name | Insha |
| Occupation | Urdu poet, humorist, Travelogue writer and newspaper columnist |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Genre | Ghazal |
| Notable awards | Pride of Performance Award in 1978 by the President of Pakistan |
| Children | Roomi Insha (died 16 October 2017) & Saadi Insha |
Sher Muhammad Khan (Urdu: شیر مُحمّد خان), also known by his pen name Ibn-e-Insha, was a famous Pakistani poet, humorist, and writer. He was born on June 15, 1927, and passed away on January 11, 1978. People remember him for his unique poetry and funny travel stories. He was also a newspaper writer. Many young poets today are inspired by his style of writing.
His Life Story
Ibn-e-Insha was born in a place called Phillaur in British India. His family originally came from Rajasthan. He studied at Punjab University and later at the University of Karachi.
He worked for different government groups, including Radio Pakistan. He also worked for the United Nations for a while. This job let him travel to many countries. He visited places like Japan, China, India, Turkey, France, and the United States. His travels gave him ideas for the funny travel books he wrote.
In his younger years, Ibn-e-Insha lived with another famous poet, Sahir Ludhianvi, in Lahore. He was also part of the Progressive Writers Movement, a group of writers who wanted to bring change through their work. Ibn-e-Insha spent the rest of his life in Karachi. He passed away in London in 1978 and was later buried in Karachi, Pakistan. His son, Roomi Insha, was a Pakistani director who passed away in 2017.
His Amazing Writings
Ibn-e-Insha is thought to be one of the best poets and writers of his time. His most famous ghazal (a type of poem) is called Insha Ji Utthoo Ab Kooch Karo. This poem is a classic and has influenced many people.
He wrote several travel books that showed off his great sense of humor. Both Urdu writers and critics have praised his work. He also translated a collection of Chinese poems into the Urdu language in 1960.
Awards and Honors
Ibn-e-Insha received the Pride of Performance Award in 1978. This award was given to him by the President of Pakistan to honor his great contributions.
See also
In Spanish: Ibn-e-Insha para niños
- List of Pakistani poets
- List of Urdu language poets
- List of Pakistani writers
- List of Urdu language writers
