Shafiq ur rehmann biography definition

Urdu’s eminent writer and humorist Shafiq-ur-Rehman died in the year 2000. The travel tales, semi-biographical pieces and historical snippets in his books bring joy to readers of all ages.

His books are hard to miss for anyone growing up exposed to Urdu literature - I was one of them.

Shafiq ur rehmann biography definition

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His classic ‘Hamaqatain’ has been a lifelong companion. I was fortunate enough to enjoy a close association with him because of his friendship and kindness to my father Mustansar Hussain Tarar.

Most of his semi-biographical stories are framed in his youth and take place between the great world wars.

Besides the humor, his works Pashtawayand Dajlashow the serious side of the author.

Shafiq sahibwas a meticulous person. For his writing, he took his time and worked on his drafts several times before even sharing them with his friends for initial review.

All the characters and most incidents in his books were preserved in his trunks in 26 West ridge I , Rawalpindi - his address which was well-know