Anwar Masood, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Anwar Masood

poet

Date of Birth: 08-Nov-1935

Place of Birth: Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan

Profession: poet

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Anwar Masood (Urdu: ??????????; born 8 November 1935) is a Pakistani poet known for his comic poetry.
However, his works include other genres as well.
He writes in Punjabi, Urdu and Persian languages.His poetry is known for the unique use of everyday, commonplace phrases and wording that is instantly relatable for masses in the region.
Numerous of his Punjabi lines and phrases have actually become a figure of speech in everyday conversations.
The most prominent feature of his expression is the poignancy buried deep under the humor making his poetry one of its kind.
The nuance of tragedy in his poems is a reflection of social injustice, discriminations and personal misfortunes of his characters.
This is why he, himself commented: “Real laughter is one that sheds tears when squeezed”.