Aslam Farrukhi

Aslam Farrukhi (Urdu: اسلم فرخی) (23 October 1923 – 15 June 2016) was an Urdu author, literary critic, linguist, scholar, and radio scriptwriter from Pakistan. He is also known for writing children's books. He remained associated as a professor and chairman with the Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, for many years.

Aslam Farrukhi
اسلم فرخی
Born(1923-10-23)23 October 1923
Lucknow, British India
Died15 June 2016 (2016-06-16) (aged 92)
Gulshan e Iqbal, Karachi
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)author, literary critic
SpouseTaj Begum Farrukhi
ChildrenAsif Farrukhi
AwardsPride of Performance Award in 2009 by the President of Pakistan
Adamjee Literary Award in 1965
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