Renowned humourist, author Mushtaq Ahmed Yousufi passes away

[hadi123]

Renowned Urdu satirist and humour writer Mushtaq Ahmad Yousufi has passed away after a protracted illness in Karachi on Wednesday. He was 94.

Some of his most popular works include Chiragh Talay, Khakam-ba-dahan, Zarguzasht, Aab-E-gum and Sham-e-Shair-e-Yaaraan.

In recognition of his contributions to Urdu literature, the government of Pakistan conferred upon him two highest literary awards Sitara-i-Imtiaz Award and Hilal-i-Imtiaz in 1999 and 2002, respectively.

Yousufi was born on September 4, 1923. He started his professional career as a banker. He was famed and admired among the literary circles who were fond of his unique way and tone of homour in his creations.

The late author’s father served as a political secretary and was the first graduate Muslim in Jaipur. Yousufi came to Pakistan in 1956 and spent most of his lifespan in Karachi.

Literary circles have expressed deep grief on the death of the legendary writer and appreciated his services for Urdu. Following are a few reactions on his passing away.

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[Mian]

Saahibo we lost a gem today. RIP Yousufi sahab.

 

[Nostalgic]

RIP. He was, alongside the likes of Shafiq-ur-Rehman and Shaukat Thanvi, the foremost humorist in the language. I never really developed much of a taste for his brand of humor, but his stature in the literary world cannot be denied. Still, 94 is quite the innings.