Rana Saeed Doshi

Rana Saeed Doshi is a distinguished figure in Urdu poetry and literature. He completed his early education at Government High School Phularwan and matriculated from Government High School, Hasan Abdal. He earned his BA and MA in Punjabi from Punjab University, Lahore, and his LLB from Punjab University Law College, Lahore.

His career began in the textile industry, working at Fauji Cotton Mills Hasan Abdal and Wah Industry Wah Cantt. He later joined the Income Tax Department Lahore in 1984. Doshi’s literary journey started in 1982, and he quickly became a prominent voice in All Pakistan Mushairas. His poetry, characterized by its depth and unique style, has been published in various literary papers since 1990.

His first poetry collection, ‘Zameen Takhleeq Karni Hai,’ was published in 2006, with subsequent editions in 2010 and 2016. He also authored ‘Heer Doshi,’ a Punjabi critique of Waris Shah’s ‘Heer Ranjha,’ which earned him the Waris Shah International Award 2023 and recognition from The Punjabi Literary Association Canada. Rana Saeed Doshi’s contributions to poetry and ghazal have made him a revered name in literary circles.