Farman Fatehpuri (Urdu: ????? ??? ?????) (born Syed Dildar Ali (Urdu: ??? ????? ????), 26 January 1926 – 3 August 2013) was an eminent Urdu linguist, researcher, writer, critic and scholar of Pakistan.He is widely regarded as a leading authority on the life and work of Ghalib.
He wrote many scholarly articles, book reviews, and editorials.
He received Sitara-e-Imtiaz Award for his literary accomplishments in 1985 from the President of Pakistan.
He peacefully died in his sleep during the very early morning on 3 August 2013 (24th Ramadan).
His final rites were offered on 4 August 2013, and he was buried in the Karachi University graveyard.