Summary Insha is considered as one of the most versatile poets and writers of his generation.
The 35th death anniversary of eminent Urdu poet‚ humorist‚ travelogue writer and columnist Ibn-e Insha (Sher Muhammad Khan) is being observed today.
Ibn-e-Insha was born on June 15‚ 1927 as Sher Muhammad Khan in the Jalandhar District‚ Punjab‚ India. He did B.A. from Punjab University in 1946 and M.A. from University of Karachi in 1953.
Along with his poetry‚ he was regarded as 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.
He is considered as one of the most versatile poets and writers of his generation. He visited several countries and wrote his travel experiences in excellent and unique style.
Insha died of blood cancer on January 11‚ 1978 in London. He was buried in Karachi s Paposhnagar graveyard. His masterpieces are still remembered by his admirers.
