LAHORE (Web Desk) - Twenty-seven years have passed since the demise of poet and prolific writer Syed Mohsin Naqvi.
His fans are observing his 27th death anniversary on Monday (today) to pay homage to the great and unique literary personality.
Born on May 10 1947, Mohsin Naqvi was household name in literary arena for his matchless and unique literary creations.
He was born in a village Sadat near Dera Ghazi Khan. He went on to become a graduate from Govt College, Bosan Road, Multan.
He completed his Masters from the University of Punjab, Lahore.
His real name was Ghulam Abbas Naqvi, but he got fame as Mohsin Naqvi.
He was also known as the poet of Ahl al-Bayt. His poetry is well accepted and recited all over the world.
His books on Urdu poetry are 'Azab-e-deed', 'Khaima-e-Jaan', 'Barg-e-Sehra', 'Talu-e-ashk', 'Rida-e-Khwab', etc.
His father, Syed Chirag Hussain Shah, was a food vendor. His parents named him Ghulam Abbas which he later changed to Ghulam Abbas Mohsin Naqvi.
He was murdered on January 15 1996 in Lahore. His body was transported to his hometown Dera Ghazi Khan where he was laid to rest in the presence of thousands of people.