Sarfraz Shahid

Sarfraz Shahid (1938 - 2021) was a Pakistani humorous Urdu poet and writer. He also served at the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Islamabad. He was honored with the Pride of Performance Award in 2017.

Sarfraz Shahid
Born29 October 1938
Ghakhar Mandi, Gujranwala, Punjab, United India
Died27 December 2021
Islamabad, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Poet and author
Known forHumorous Urdu poetry
Children3
AwardsPride of Performance Award in 2017

Biography

Shahid was born on 29 October 1938, in Ghakhar Mandi, Gujranwala, Punjab, United India. He worked at the Pakistan Meteorological Department for 30 years and retired as director of the department.[1][2]

As a humorous Urdu poet, Shahid participated in many Mushairas in the USA, UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Singapore, and Nepal. He authored more than 32 Books, including collections of humorous poetry.[3]

He died on 27 December 2021 in Islamabad and was buried at the H-8 graveyard. He was survived by a widow and 3 sons.[1]

Style

Shahid develops a distinctive style through his writings and is renowned for his original funny poetry. His writings skillfully combine wit and satire. Although, aiming at hilarious verses, he always keeps a well-cultured tone.[4][5][6]

Books

Comic poerty
  • Bila Takaluf
  • Kuch To Kahiay
  • Hera Phery
  • Chokay
  • Dish Antenna
  • Gufta Shagufta
  • Choukay Chakkay

Non-fiction
  • Usool-e-Mousamiyat (Principals of Meteorology), published by National Language Promotion Department, Islamabad
  • Istalahaat-e-Mousamiyat (Terminologies of Meteorology), published by National Language Promotion Department, Islamabad

Awards and recognition
YearAwardCategoryResultPresented byRef
2017Pride of Performance AwardArtsWonPresident of Pakistan[7]
Ameer Khusro AwardPoetryWonAmir Khusro Society London[1]
Life Time Achievement AwardPoetryWonPunjab Council of Arts[1]
Special Award for Scientific PoetryPoetryWonBiotechnology Commission of Pakistan[1]

References
  1. "Humorous poet Sarfraz Shahid passes away". Dawn. December 27, 2021.
  2. "Noted poet Sarfraz Shahid passes away". Business Recorder. December 27, 2021.
  3. "Eminent poet Sarfraz Shahid passes away". The News International. December 27, 2021.
  4. "Sarfraz Shahid's contributions eulogised". Pakistan Today. 19 July 2018. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018.
  5. "Poet Sarfraz Shahid remembered at Punjab Arts Council". The Nation. January 9, 2022.
  6. "سرفراز شاہد". Daily Express (in Urdu). 6 January 2022.
  7. "President to confer 145 Pakistan Civil Awards today". Associated Press of Pakistan website. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
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