About Anis Nagi
Lived 1939 – 2010 (aged 71). Anis Nagi was a Pakistani and Indian poet, literary critic, novelist, film screenwriter and writer.
Anis Nagi (1939–2010) was a Pakistani poet, novelist and critic who lectured at the Government College, Faisalabad and Government College, Lahore.
Early life and education Nagi was born in 1939 in the Punjabi city Sheikhupura and studied at Muslim High School No 2 before attending Government College, Lahore and MA in Urdu (First Class First-Gold Medalist) from Punjab University Oriental College. He earned his PhD from the University of the Punjab.
Selected works
Anīs Nāgī. 1969. Shiʻrī Lassāniyāt. Lāhaur: Kitābiyāt. انىس ناگى and انيس ناگى. 1984. سعادت حسن منٹو. Lāhaur: جمالىات،.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Anis Nagi?
Pakistani writer
When was Anis Nagi born?
Anis Nagi was born on 10 September 1939 in Sheikhupura, Punjab.
When did Anis Nagi die?
Anis Nagi died on 7 October 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan.
What was Anis Nagi's occupation?
Anis Nagi was a poet, literary critic, novelist, film screenwriter and writer.
What nationality was Anis Nagi?
Anis Nagi was Pakistani and Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Anis Nagi. https://biography.guide/anis-nagi/
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