Ibn-e-Insha - A unique Poet and Writer of Urdu Language (Birth 15 June, 1927 Death 11 January, 1978)

Ibn-e-Insha (Birth 15 June, 1927 Death 11 January, 1978) was an eminent Pakistani Leftist Urdu poet, and Columnist. Along with his poetry, he was regarded one of the best humorists of Urdu. His poetry has a distinctive diction laced with language reminiscent of Amir Khusro in its use of words and construction that is usually heard in the more earthy dialects of the Hindi-Urdu complex of languages, and his forms and poetic style is an influence on generations of young poets.

He was born as Sher Muhammad Khan in Phillaur Tehsil of Jalandhar District, Punjab, India. His father hailed from Rajasthan. He did B.A. from Punjab University in 1946 and M.A. from University of Karachi in 1953.

He was associated with various governmental services including Radio Pakistan, Ministry of Culture and National Book Centre of Pakistan. He also served UN for some time and this enabled him to visit a lot of places and was the reason of his subsequent travelogues. Some of the places that he visited include Japan, Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Afganistan, Iran, Turkey, France, UK and US. Insha got the mentors like, Habibullah Ghazanfer Amrohvi, Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Khan and Dr. Abdul Qayyum. Insha spent much of his time in Karachi. He died of Hodgkin's Lymphoma on January 11, 1978 in London and was buried in Karachi.

Major works

1. Is Basti Key Ik Koochey Main-Poetry- First edition was published in Aug 1976 and till 2003, 22 more editions have been published 
2. Chand Nagar-Poetry 
3. Dil-e-Wehshi- Poetry 
4. Awara Gard Ki Diary-Travelogue 
5. Dunya Gol Hey-Travelogue 
6. Ibn-e-Batoota Kay Taqub Main-Travelogue 
7. Chaltay Ho To Cheen Ko Chaliye-Travelogue 
8. Nagri Nagri Phira Musafar-Travelogue 
9. Khumar e Gandum-Humor 
10. Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab-Humor- First edition was published in Jul 1971 and till 2003, 33 more editions have been published 
12. Khat Insha Jee Kay-Collection of letters 

Ibn-e-Insha June, 1927 to 11 January, 1978) was a famous Pakistani Urdu poet, humorist, Travelogue writer and Columnist. He was not only a versatile poet but he is also regarded as one of the best humorists of Urdu. His poetry has a distinctive diction having a folk style of Hindi-Urdu mix flavor.

He was born on June 15, 1927 in Jalandhar District, Punjab, India. Muhammad Khan was his actual name but in poetry world he is known by his poetic name, Ibn-e-Insha. He did B.A. from Punjab University in 1946 and M.A. from University of Karachi in 1953. He was associated with various governmental services including Radio Pakistan, Ministry of Culture and National Book Centre of Pakistan. He also served UN for some time and this enabled him to visit a lot of places and was the reason of his subsequent travelogues. He died of Hodgkin's Lymphoma on January 11, 1978 in London and was buried in Karachi.

Ibn-e-Insha born Sher Muhammad Khan on 15 June 1927 died 11 January 1978 was a Pakistani Leftist Urdu poet, humorist, travelogue writer and columnist. Along with his poetry, he was regarded one of the best humorists of Urdu. His poetry has a distinctive diction laced with language reminiscent of Amir Khusro in its use of words and construction that is usually heard in the more earthy dialects of the Hindi-Urdu complex of languages, and his forms and poetic style is an influence on generations of young poets.

Insha was born in Phillaur tehsil of Jalandhar District, Punjab, India. His father hailed from Rajasthan. He received his B.A. degree from Punjab University in 1946 and M.A. from University of Karachi in 1953. He was associated with various governmental services including Radio Pakistan, Ministry of Culture and National Book Centre of Pakistan. He also served UN for some time and this enabled him to visit a lot of places and was the reason of his subsequent travelogues. Some of the places that he visited includes Japan, Philippines, China, HongKong, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, France, UK and United States. Insha got the teachers like, Habibullah Ghazenfar Amrohvi, Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Khan and Dr. Abdul Qayyum. Insha spent much of his time in Karachi. He died of Hodgkin's Lymphoma on 11 January 1978 in London and was buried in Karachi.

Insha is considered as one of the best poets and writers of his generation. His most famous ghazal Insha Ji Utthoo (Get up Insha Ji, Let's leave from here) is an influential classic ghazal. He has written several books of travelogues with a touch of hum our. His work has been appreciated by Urdu writers and critics. He also translated a collection of Chinese poems in Urdu in 1960.

Ibn-e-Insha Punjabi, Urdu born Sher Muhammad Khan on 15 June 1927 died 11 January 1978, was a Pakistani Leftist Urdu poet, humorist, travelogue writer and columnist. Along with his poetry, he was regarded one of the best humorists of Urdu. His poetry has a distinctive diction laced with language reminiscent of Amir Khusro in its use of words and construction that is usually heard in the more earthy dialects of the Hindi-Urdu complex of languages, and his forms and poetic style is an influence on generations of young poets.

Literarycareer

Insha is considered as one of the best poets and writers of his generation. His most famous Ghazal Insha Ji Utthoo (Get up Insha Ji, Let's leave from here) is an influential classic Ghazal. He has written several books of travelogues with a touch of hum our. His work has been appreciated by Urdu writers and critics. He also translated a collection of Chinese poems in Urdu in 1960.

Bibliography
Poetry, Is Basti Key Ik Koochey Main, Chand Nagar, Dil-e-Wehshi, Travelogue Awara Gard Ki Diary, Dunya Gol Hey, Ibn Battuta Kay Taqub mein, Chaltay Ho To Cheen Ko Chaliye, Nagri Nagri Phira Musafar, Humor, Khumar e Gandum, Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab, Khat Insha Jee Kay Collection of letters, Ibn-e-Insha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia