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Baqi Siddiqui (Muhammad Afzal) was born on 20 December, 1905 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India, is a Urdu poet (1908–1972). Discover Baqi Siddiqui's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?

Popular As Muhammad Afzal
Occupation Poet
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 20 December 1905
Birthday 20 December
Birthplace Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India
Date of death 1972
Died Place N/A
Nationality India

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1905

Baqi Siddiqui (December 20, 1905 – January 8, 1972) is the pen name of a Punjabi, Pothohari, and Urdu poet from Pakistan born as Muhammad Afzal.

He is known for his ghazal "Daagh e Dil Humko Yaad Anay Lagay".

Baqi Siddiqui was born on December 20, 1905, in Saham village in Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India.

His father was a servant in North Western State Railway.

After his matriculation, Baqi worked as a school teacher for a brief time.

1928

Baqi started his poetic career in 1928 by reciting his poetry in social gatherings (Mushairas).

He adopted "Baqi Siddiqui" as a pen name.

In the beginning, he wrote poetry in Punjabi but later he also wrote poetry in Urdu.

He developed close friendships with Urdu poets like Mohsin Ehsaan, Shoukat Wasti, Ahmed Faraz, Raza Hamdani, Ehsan Danish, Abdul Hameed Adam, and others.

1932

In 1932, he moved to Bombay (now Mumbai) and worked as an actor and dialogue writer in the film industry.

1940

In 1940, he joined the British Army but soon resigned.

After returning to his native town, he became associated with Radio Pakistan, Rawalpindi, for next eighteen years and penned many Pothohari songs for its broadcasts.

1944

His first collection of poetry, Jaam e Jam, was published in 1944.

1972

Baqi died on January 8, 1972, in Rawalpindi and was buried in his native town's graveyard.

1977

His last two books, Kitni Der Chiragh Jala and Zaad e Rah, were published posthumously in 1977 and 1984.

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Baqi never married and spent most of his life living with and supporting his younger divorced sister Asghari Khanum.

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