Iconic Urdu poet Mohsin Naqvi was remembered on his 26th death anniversary today [Saturday] to pay homages for his lifetime literary services for the entertainment industry.
He was born on 5th May 1947 in Dera Ghazi Khan. Mohsin Naqvi contributed a lot to the Urdu language especially in the genre of Ghazal.
Naqvi was also known as the Poet of Ahl Al-Bayt. Mohsin Naqvi's poetry about the battle of Karbala is recited across the country and received much-deserved accolades. He contributed to Urdu literature through his remarkable works including Azaab-e-Deed, Khaima-e-Jaan, and Berg-e-Sehra.
He was given several awards for his services in Urdu literature and films.
He died in Lahore in 1996.
