- Yousuf Salahuddin
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Mian Yousuf Salahuddin
میاں یوسف صلاح الدینCitizenship Pakistan Mian Yousuf Salahuddin (Urdu: میاں یوسف سلاھدیں), commonly known as Yousaf Salli, is a Pakistani socialite[1], philanthropist and well-known cultural icon from Lahore.
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Family
He is maternally a grandson of the renowned poet and literary scholar Allama Iqbal and nephew of Javid Iqbal. His paternal grandfather, Mian Amiruddin, was the first Muslim Lord Mayor of Lahore.
Social Life
A resident of a traditional 17th century Mughal-style haveli (known as the "Barood Khana") in the Walled City of Lahore, Salahuddin is famous for hosting lavish parties, dinners and get-togethers at his residence and elsewhere in which high-profile personalities from all walks of life throughout the country are invited as guests. He is a popular figure in the city's arts and culture circles[2] who is credited for reviving Basant festivals and organising various musical, artistic and poetic gatherings; the popular classicial music show Virsa Heritage Revived broadcasted on PTV is personally hosted by Salahuddin and has invited performances from a number of artists.[3]
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Muhammad Iqbal Family Javid Iqbal (son) · Waleed Iqbal (grandson) · Yousuf Salahuddin (grandson)
Prose Poetry Asrar-i-Khudi ("The Secrets of the Self") · Rumuz-i-Bekhudi ("The Secrets of Selflessness") · Payam-i-Mashriq ("Message from the East") · Bang-i-Dara ("The Call Of The Marching Bell") · Zabur-i-Ajam ("Persian Psalms") · Javid Nama · Bal-i-Jibril ("Gabriel's Wing") · Zarb-i-Kalim ("The Rod of the Moses") · Pas Chih Bayad Kard ("What should then be done O people of the East") · Armaghan-i-Hijaz ("Gift from Hijaz")Scholars Annemarie Schimmel · Arthur J. Arberry · R.A. Nicholson · Yousaf Saleem Chishti · Javid Iqbal · Muhammad Munawwar · Suheyl Umar · moreRelated topics Lahore topics History Origins • Etymology • Hindu rule • Muhammadan period • Mughal rule • Sikh rule • British rule • Lahore Resolution • 1965 War • Lahore DeclarationGeography Economy Stock market • Water supply and sanitation • Transport • Health care • Education • Tallest buildings • Sister citiesCulture Architecture • Cinema • Cuisine • Festivals • Language • Music • People • Religion • Shopping • SportsPlaces Category • Commons Categories:- Living people
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