KARACHI: The 92nd birth anniversary of poet and scholar Jaun Elia is being observed today.
He was born in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India in 1931 and later migrated to Pakistan in 1957 and chose Karachi as his home.
Originally named Syed Hussain Sibt-e-Asghar Naqvi, Jaun Elia’s distinctive writing style fascinates readers and he will be forever remembered for his significant contributions to the Urdu language.
Jaun, proficient in English, Arabic, and Persian, left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. His first poetry collection, ‘Shayad,’ published in 1991, was declared as the preface of Urdu literature.
The critics acknowledge that Jaun was alone in his unique poetry while he was one of the prominent people who promoted modern ghazal.
His prominent poetry collections include ‘Shayed’, ‘Ya’ni’, ‘Gumaan’, ‘Lekin’, ‘Ramooz’ and ‘Goya’.
Jaun Elia was also awarded Pride of Performance for his literary contributions.
He passed away on Nov 8, 2002 in Karachi.
