Renowned Urdu poet, humorist, travelogue writer and columnist Ibne Insha’s (Sher Muhammad Khan) death anniversary was observed with tributes paid to his great contributions to Urdu literature. Ibne Insha was born on June 15, 1927, as Sher Muhammad Khan in Jalandhar, India. He completed his BA from the Punjab University in 1946 and his MA from the University of Karachi in 1953. His poetry has a distinctive diction laced with the language reminiscent of Amir Khusro in its use of words and construction that is usually heard in the more earthy dialects of the Hindi-Urdu complex of languages. He is considered as one of the most versatile poets and writers of his generation. He visited several countries and wrote his travel experiences in an excellent and unique style. Insha died on January 11, 1978, in London.
