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Today Marks the Death Anniversary of Iconic Poet Jaun Elia
Today, we observe the 21st death anniversary of poet and scholar Jaun Elia, whose real name was Syed Hussain Sibt-e-Asghar Naqvi.
“Born in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh in 1931, he migrated to Pakistan in 1957, settling in Karachi. Jaun Elia’s captivating writing style continues to enchant readers, and his significant contributions to the Urdu language remain unforgettable. He introduced a new dimension to Urdu literature with his distinctive style and mellifluous tone.”
Jaun had command over English, Arabic and Persian languages. His first collection of poetry ‘Shayad’ was published in 1991, and it was declared as the preface of Urdu literature.
Jaun possessed a command of the English, Arabic, and Persian languages. He published his first poetry collection, ‘Shayad,’ in 1991, which was acclaimed as a pioneering work in Urdu literature.
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