Aslam Farrukhi, PP, (born October 23,1923)[1][dead link] is an Urdu author, critic, poet, linguist, scholar and broadcaster from Pakistan. He is also known for children's writings. He remained associated as Professor and Chairman with the Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, for many years.
Biography
Farrukhi was born on 23 October 1923 into a literary family of Lucknow, India. Most of his family members were poets and writers. After the partition of India, he and his family migrated to Karachi, Pakistan.
Career
Farrukhi has taught at Sindh Muslim College and at Karachi University, where he also served as registrar.[2] His son is also scholar Dr. Asif Farrukhi. He was associated as Professor and Chairman with the Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, for many years, and also with Radio Pakistan for more than six years.[citation needed] He is among the country's few writers of children's literature. He has contributed to several literary magazines as an editor.
Bibliography
Muhammad Hussain Azad - Hayat-o-Tasaneef
Guldasta-e-Ahbab
Aangann main Sitaray
Farid-o-Fard Fareed
Dabistan-e-Nizam
Bachon ke Sultan jee
Bachon ke Ranga Rung Amir Khusraw
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