Sarfaraz Shahid
# Sarfaraz Shahid

Sarfaraz Shahid was a Pakistani humorous Urdu poet and writer. He also served at the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Islamabad. He was honored with the Pride of Performance Award in 2017.

## Biography

Shahid was born on 29 October 1938, in Ghakhar Mandi, Gujranwala, Punjab, United India. He worked at the Pakistan Meteorological Department for 30 years and retired as director of the department.

He authored more than 32 Books, including collections of humorous poetry.

He died on 27 December 2021 in Islamabad and was buried at the H-8 graveyard. He was survived by a widow and 3 sons.

## Style

Shahid develops a distinctive style through his writings and is renowned for his original funny manner. His writings, which are admired both in Pakistan and abroad, skilfully combine wit and satire in his lines in addition to his mastery of hilarious poetry.

## Poetry books

* Bila Takaluf
* Kuch To Kahiay
* Hera Phery
* Chokay
* Dish Antenna
* Gufta Shagufta
* Chokay Chakkay

## Awards and recognition

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Presented by |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | Pride of Performance Award | Arts | Won | President of Pakistan |
| | Ameer Khusro Award | Poetry | Won | Amir Khusro Society London |
| | Life Time Achievement Award | Poetry | Won | Punjab Council of Arts |
| | Special Award for Scientific Poetry | Poetry | Won | Biotechnology Commission of Pakistan |
