Karachi: The 23rd death anniversary of legendary poet Jaun Elia was observed today [Saturday]. His real name was Syed Hussain Sibt-e-Asghar Naqvi, and he was born in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh in 1931. Jaun Elia later migrated to Pakistan in 1957 and settled in Karachi.

According to Radio Pakistan, Jaun Elia’s unique writing style captivates readers, and he will always be remembered for his classic poetry in the Urdu language. His famous poetry collections include “Shayed,” “Ya’ni,” “Gumaan,” “Lekin,” “Ramooz,” and “Goya.” Jaun Elia was awarded the Presidential Pride of Performance for his literary contributions. He passed away on this day in 2002 in Karachi.