The 5th death anniversary of renowned poet, playwright and columnist Muneer Ahmed popularly known as Munnu Bhai was observed on Thursday.

He was born in 1933 in Wazirabad. He started his career as a journalist in 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 government of Pakistan.

He died on this day in 2018 in Lahore.