Jaun Elia

The 83rd birth anniversary of renowned Urdu poet Jaun Elia is being observed on Sunday (today), ARY News reports.

November 8, 2014 marks the death anniversary of one of the greatest Urdu poets, philosopher, biographer, and scholar Jaun Elia, the man who enthralled his contemporaries and fans alike by blending his vast knowledge in Urdu poetry and prose.

Today is the 83rd  birth anniversary of famous Urdu poet, philosopher and scholar Jaun Elia. Jaun Elia was born on December 14, 1931 in Amroha,Uttar Pradesh. During his youth, Pakistan gained independence and he migrated to Pakistan in 1957, and made Karachi his home. He was known as the King of Sorrow and got acclaimed after the launch of his first poetry collection 'Shayad'. His poetry was different in a sense that he gave a unique perspective to Urdu poetry and youth were especially attracted to Jaun’s poetry. His other…

KARACHI - Renowned Urdu poet, philosopher, astrologist, geometrician, scholar and linguist Jaun Elia is being remembered on his 11th death anniversary on Friday. The Government of Pakistan has also issued a memorial post stamp in recognition of Jaun's literary services, which was designed by Salahuddin Haider and Pakistan Security Press Corporation printed it - ARY News reports. Jaun was born on December 14 1931 in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. He was the youngest of his siblings. His father, Shafiq Hasan Elia, was a renowned…