Faiz Ahmad Faiz

Pakistani Urdu poet and author (1911–1984)
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Faiz Ahmad Faiz

Summary

Faiz Ahmad Faiz is a human[1]. Born in Sialkot[2], he… he was born on February 13, 1911[3]. He passed away in Lahore[4]. He died on November 20, 1984[5]. He worked as a poet[6], journalist[7], writer[8], lyricist[9], and songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,611 views/month, #6,876 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz's place of birth was Sialkot[2].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz passed away in Lahore[4].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz was born on February 13, 1911[3].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz died on November 20, 1984[5].
  • Among Faiz Ahmad Faiz's spouses was Alys Faiz[12].
  • A child of Faiz Ahmad Faiz was Salima Hashmi[13].
  • A child of Faiz Ahmad Faiz was Moneeza Hashmi[14].
  • A child of Faiz Ahmad Faiz was Muneeza Hashmi[15].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz held citizenship in Pakistan[16].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz held citizenship in British Raj[17].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz's professions included poet[6].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz's professions included journalist[7].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz worked as a writer[8].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz worked as a lyricist[9].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz's professions included songwriter[10].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz's education included a stint at Government College University[18].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz was educated at University of the Punjab[19].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz's education included a stint at Murray College[20].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz's education included a stint at Oriental College[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Faiz Ahmad Faiz is Subh-e-Azadi[22].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz received the Nigar Awards[23].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz received the Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence[24].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz received the Lenin Peace Prize[25].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz received the Lotus Prize for Literature[26].
  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: PK[29]

  • Began / founded: 1911-02-13[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1984-11-20[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: b64f6005-a537-4351-ab08-33533f2740c3[32]

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Origins and Family

Faiz Ahmad Faiz's place of birth was Sialkot[2]. He was born on February 13, 1911[3].

Education

Educated at Government College University[18], a public university[33], in Pakistan[34], founded in 1858[35], headquartered in Lahore[36]; University of the Punjab[19], a public university[37], in Pakistan[38], founded in 1882[39], headquartered in Lahore[40]; Murray College[20], a university[41], in Pakistan[42], founded in 1889[43]; and Oriental College[21], a college[44], in Pakistan[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], journalist[7], writer[8], lyricist[9], and songwriter[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Faiz Ahmad Faiz is Subh-e-Azadi[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Nigar Awards[23], a group of awards[46], in Pakistan[47], founded in 1957[48]; Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence[24], an order[49], in Pakistan[50], founded in 1957[51]; Lenin Peace Prize[25], an award[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1949[54]; Lotus Prize for Literature[26], a literary award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1969[57]; and Member of the Order of the British Empire[27], an award[58], in United Kingdom[59].

Personal Life

Faiz Ahmad Faiz was married to Alys Faiz[12]. Children include Salima Hashmi[13], a painter[60], b. 1942[61], of Pakistan[62], awarded the Pride of Performance[63]; Moneeza Hashmi[14], a broadcaster[64], b. 1945[65], of Pakistan[66]; and Muneeza Hashmi[15], a television producer[67], b. 1946[68], of Pakistan[69]. His religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[70]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of Pakistan[71].

Death and Burial

Faiz Ahmad Faiz died on November 20, 1984[5]. He passed away in Lahore[4].

Why It Matters

Faiz Ahmad Faiz ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,611 views/month, #6,876 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

Works attributed to him include Hum Dekhenge[74], a literary work[75].

FAQs

Where was Faiz Ahmad Faiz born?

Faiz Ahmad Faiz was born in Sialkot[2].

Where did Faiz Ahmad Faiz die?

Faiz Ahmad Faiz died in Lahore[4].

Who was Faiz Ahmad Faiz married to?

Faiz Ahmad Faiz's spouses include Alys Faiz[12].

What did Faiz Ahmad Faiz do for work?

Faiz Ahmad Faiz worked as poet[6], journalist[7], writer[8], lyricist[9], and songwriter[10].

Where did Faiz Ahmad Faiz go to school?

Faiz Ahmad Faiz was educated at Government College University[18], University of the Punjab[19], Murray College[20], and Oriental College[21].

What awards did Faiz Ahmad Faiz receive?

Honors received include Nigar Awards[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence[24], Lenin Peace Prize[25], and Lotus Prize for Literature[26].

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  2. [72] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [73] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Subh-e-Azadi
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant colonel
    Given name Faiz
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