Aslam Farrukhi

Aslam Farrukhi (23 October 1923 – 15 June 2016) was an Urdu author, literary critic, linguist, scholar, and radio scriptwriter from Pakistan. He is also known for writing children's books. He remained associated as a professor and chairman with the Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, for many years. His son is scholar Asif Farrukhi, who was also a co-founder of Karachi Literature Festival. He was associated as professor and retired as chairman with the Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, after serving for many years, and with Radio Pakistan for more than six years.

Adamjee Literary Award in 1965