Syed Zamir Jafri (1 January 1916 – 12 May 1999) was a Pakistani poet, humorist, columnist, and a former military person, known for his contribution to Urdu humorous poetry.

Early life

He was born in Chak Abdul Khaliq, Jhelum, British India (now in Punjab, Pakistan). He was the father of professional cricketer Syed Imtanan Zamir and the General Syed Ehtesham Zamir, who served as the head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)'s political cell.

Career

Jafri was assigned to the Far East during his service in the Pakistan Army Education Corps, where he also took part in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948 and 1965. He retired from the army with the rank of major in 1965. Over the course of his career, he authored 78 books of poetry and prose, including Aag Ik Tara, Sar Goshian, Meray Pyar ki Zameen, Musadas Badhali, Nishan-e-Manzil, Bhanwar aur Badban, Ras Mela, Zameeriat, Zameer Zaviye, Mafi-ul-Zameer, Pehchan Ka Lamha, and Zameer Hazir Zameer Ghaib, written in Urdu, Punjabi, and English representing various literary expression.

Jafri's works are noted for blending humor with social commentary, making him one of the leading figures in modern Urdu humorous literature.

See also

  • Zamir Jaffri Cricket Stadium

References

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Bibliography

  • Official home page