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Death anniversary of Munnu Bhai being observed
January 19, 2021

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The 3rd death anniversary of renowned poet, playwright and columnist Muneer Ahmed popularly known as Munnu Bhai is being observed today (Tuesday).

Munnu Bhai was born in 1933 in Wazirabad.

He started his career as a journalist at an Urdu newspaper but soon turned to writing dramas.

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

Munnu Bhai was awarded the Pride of Performance by the government of Pakistan.

He died on 19 January 2018 in Lahore.