Ahmed Faraz (Urdu: احمد فراز January 14, 1931 - August 25, 2008) was considered one of the greatest modern Urdu poets of the last century. Faraz is his pseudonym 'takhallus', whereas his real name is Syed Ahmad Shah (سید احمد شاہ). Ahmed Faraz died in Islamabad on August 25, 2008.
Ahmed Faraz, who has been compared with Faiz Ahmed Faiz, holds a unique position as one of the best poets of current times, with a fine but simple style of writing. Even common people can easily understand. Ethnically a Hindko speaking Pashtoon, Ahmed Faraz studied Persian and Urdu at the Peshawar University. He later became lecturer at the Peshawar University.
Ahmed Faraz, who has been compared with Faiz Ahmed Faiz, holds a unique position as one of the best poets of current times, with a fine but simple style of writing. Even common people can easily understand. Ethnically a Hindko speaking Pashtoon, Ahmed Faraz studied Persian and Urdu at the Peshawar University. He later became lecturer at the Peshawar University.
Born Syed Ahmed ShahJanuary 14, 1931(1931-01-14)Kohat, N.W.F.P., Pakistan
Died August 25, 2008 (aged 77)Islamabad, Pakistan
Pen name Faraz
Occupation Urdu poet, Lecturer
Nationality Pakistani
Ethnicity Pashtoon Syed
Citizenship Pakistani
Education MA Urdu, MA Persian
Alma mater Peshawar University
Writing period 1950 - 2008
Genres Urdu Ghazal
Subjects Romance, resistance
Literary movement Progressive Writers Movement/ Democratic Movement
Notable work(s) Many
Notable award(s) Hilal-e-Imtiaz (returned)Sitara-i-ImtiazNigar Awards
Children 3 sons: Saadi, Shibli and Sarmad Faraz
Relative(s) Syed Muhammad Shah Barq (father)Syed Masood Kausar (brother)
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