Ibn-e-Insha (1927-1978) was a prominent Urdu poet, travelogue writer, columnist and humorist. He was known as one of the best humorists of Urdu. His poetry laced with language evocative of Amir Khusro in its use of words. His poetic style is an influence on generation of young poets.
The real name of Ibn-e-Insha was Sher Muhammad Khan. He was born in Phillaur tehsil of Jalandhar District, Punjab, India. He did B.A from Punjab University in 1946 and M.A from University of Karachi in 1953. He served UN for some time and this enable him to visit a lot of places including China, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, India, Afghanistan, Iran, France, Turkey, US, Indonesia and UK. He did work in various Govt. services some of them are Ministry of Culture, Radio Pakistan and National Book Centre of Pakistan.
Insha was more versatile poet and writer of his generation. His most famous ghazal of modern Classic is Insha Ji Uthoo. He did a lot of work in Urdu literature his major works are:
- Is Basti Key Ik Koochay Main (Poetry)
- Dil-e-Wehshi (Poetry)
- Chand Nagar (Poetry)
- Khumar e Gandum (Humor)
- Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab (Humor)
- Duniya Gol hay (Travelogue)
- Awara Gard Ki Diary (Travelogue)
- Nagri Nagri Phira Musafar (Travelogue)
- Ibn-e-Battuta Kay Ta’qub Main (Travelogue)
- Chaltay Ho Tou Cheen Ko Chaliye (Travelogue)
- Khat Insha Jee Kay (Collection of letters)
Insha spent most of his time in Karachi. He died on 11 January, 1978 in London and was buried in Karachi.
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