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Classic Poetry Series

Ibn-e-Insha
- 17 poems -
Publication Date:
2012
Publisher:
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Ibn-e-Insha (15 June 1927 - 11 January 1978)
Ibn-e-Insha (Punjabi, Urdu: born Sher Muhammad Khan
) 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 <a
href="http://www.poemhunter.com/amir-khusro//">Amir Khusro</a> 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.
Biography
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, Hong Kong, 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 January 11, 1978 in London and was buried in
Karachi.
Literary Career
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 humour. His work has been
appreciated by Urdu writers and critics. He also translated a collection of
Chinese poems in Urdu in 1960.
Works:
Poetry
Is Basti Key Ik Koochey Main
Chand Nagar
Dil-e-Wehshi
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Travelogue
Awara Gard Ki Diary
Dunya Gol Hey
Ibn Battuta Kay Taqub
Chaltay Ho To Cheen Ko Chaliye
Nagri Nagri Phira Musafar
Humor
Khumar e Gandum
Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab
Khat Insha Jee KayCollection of lette
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Aur to koi bas na chalega hijr k dard k maron ka
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Darwaaza Khula Rakhna
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Dasht parta hai miyan ishq mein ghar se pehle
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Dil Hijr K Dard Se Bojhal Hai, Ab Aan Milo To Behter Ho
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Dua
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Farz karo
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Ham Un Se Agar Mil Baithte Hain Kya Dosh Hamara Hota Hai
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Insha Ji! Uththo! Ab Kuuch Karo
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Jog Bijog Ki Baten Jhuti Sab Ji Ka Bahlana Ho
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Kal chaudhwin ki rat thi shab bhar raha charcha tera
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Karogy Bahana Kia
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Phir se ankhoon main khawab Inshaa Ji?
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Puch Lena Tha Kisi Khak Basar Se Pehle
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Rat k khwab sunayen kis ko rat k khwab suhane the
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Sunte Hain Phir Chhup Chhup Unke Ghar Men Aate Jaate Ho
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Us Sham Wo Rukhsat Ka Saman Yad Rahega
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Ye Baaten Jhuutii Baaten Hain, Ye Logon Ne Phailaaii Hain
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