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Renowned Na'at Khwan Muzaffar Warsi remembered
One of the famous recitals over the years has been: “Koi to hai jo nizam-e-hasti chala raha hai”.
Lahore: The death anniversary of noted Na’at Khwan and poet Muzaffar Warsi is being observed on Saturday (January 28).
Born on December 23, Muzaffar Warsi 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 was given the titles of ‘Faseeh ul Hind’ and ‘Sharaf u Shu’ara’ by the people of the literary circles. He had three daughters and one son.
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: “Koi to hai jo nizam-e-hasti chala raha hai”.
It was as a Na’at Khwan he won celebrity and the government honoured him with Pride of Performance in 1988.
Muzaffar Warsi died on in Lahore on this day in 2011.
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