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Death anniversary of Muzaffar Warsi observed
January 28, 2020

The death anniversary of noted Na’at Khwan and poet Muzaffar Warsi was observed on Tuesday (January 28).

Muzaffar Warsi was born on Dec 23, 1933 in Meerath, India. He was a prominent Urdu poet, critic, essayist and lyricist. Among his publications were collection of various poetry genres and autobiography entitled “Gaye dinon ka suraagh” which was considered a classic. He also used to write for Urdu newspapers.

He won wide acclaim for lending his melodious voice to Na’ats many of which have become popular mobile ringtones. One of the famous recitals over the years has been: “Koie to hai jo nizam-i-hasti chala raha hai”.

It was as a Na’at Khwan he won celebrity and the government honoured him with Pride of Performance.

Warsi died on January 28, 2011 in Lahore.

NNR/Khokhar