8th death anniversary of renowned poet Munnu Bhai being observed today

The eighth death anniversary of renowned poet, playwright and columnist Muneer Ahmed popularly known as Munnu Bhai is being observed today.

Munnu Bhai was born in 1933 in Wazirabad.

He penned down some of the immortal drama serials for Pakistan Television including ‘Sona Chandi’, ‘Dasht’, ‘Tammanna’, ‘Gumshuda’, ‘Aashiyana’ and ‘Khoobsurat’.

Munnu Bhai also laid foundation of an organization named ‘Sundas Foundation’ for children suffering from thalassemia, where he served as the chairman.

Munnu Bhai was a recipient of Pride of Performance award from the government of Pakistan.

He died on this day in 2018 in Lahore.