Arts Council of Pakistan held a Condolence Reference of Himayat Ali Shair.
The evening was attended by his colleagues and friends.
Himayat Ali Shair was an Urdu poet, writer, film songwriter, actor and radio drama artist from Pakistan. He received the 2002 Pride of Performance Award for his literary services in Urdu literature from the president of Pakistan. He also received 2 Nigar Awards in 1962 and 1963 for ‘Best Song Lyricist’ for the Pakistani films “Aanchal” (1962) and “Daman” (1963). May the departed soul rest in peace.