Farrukh Yar

Farrukh Yar is a prominent figure in modern Urdu poetry with a 30-year literary career. Holding an LLB and an MA in history from Punjab University, Farrukh Yar is a prolific writer with five poetry collections and two research books, earning accolades for his work, including the prestigious UBL Excellence Literary Award in 2017 & KLF Getz Pharma Prize 2023. Beyond his literary pursuits, Farrukh Yar is a connoisseur of South Asian classical music, literature, and mysticism and has contributed significantly to the study of South Asian culture, notably with his recent work, ‘Ishq Nama Shah Hussain.’