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World-renowned Pakistani calligrapher and painter Sadequains 23rd death anniversary is being observed today. Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi also often referred to as Sadequain Naqqash was born in 1930, descending from a family of calligraphers. He is considered as one of the finest painters and calligraphers Pakistan has ever produced. In late 1940s he joined the Progressive Writers and Artists Movement. His true talent was discovered by Shaheed Suhrawardy who brought Sadequain into the limelight. Sadequain received much praise for his calligraphic style, which is widely considered iconic by many critics of South Asian art.
