First death anniversary of renowned poet, columnist Munnu Bhai today

First death anniversary of renowned poet, columnist Munnu Bhai today

The first death anniversary of renowned poet, playwright and columnist Muneer Ahmed popularly known as Munnu Bhai is being observed on Saturday (January 19).

Munnu Bhai was born in 1933 in Wazirabad, Punjab.

He started his career as a journalist at an Urdu newspaper but soon turned to writing dramas.

He penned down some of the immortal drama serials for Pakistan Television including 'Sona Chandi', 'Dasht', 'Tammanna', 'Gumshuda', 'Aashiyana' and 'Khoobsurat'.

Munnu Bhai was also awarded the Pride of Performance by the government of Pakistan.

He was died on January 19, 2018 in Lahore.