Ada Jafri
Urdu poet (1924-2015) · Pakistan · On the map · Writers · Died at 90
Ada Jafarey, often spelled Ada Jafri, was a Pakistani poet who is regarded as the first major female Urdu poet to be published and has been called "The First Lady of Urdu Poetry". She was also an author and was considered a prominent figure in contemporary Urdu literature.
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About this person
She received awards from the Government of Pakistan, the Pakistan Writers' Guild, and literary societies of North America and Europe in recognition of her efforts.
Country
Pakistan
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2015 · aged 90
