Eqbal Mehdi
Eqbal Mehdi, PP (1 April 1946, Amroha, British India – 19 May 2008, Karachi, Pakistan)[1] was a Pakistani painter. He is famous for his line etching drawings.
Early life
Mehdi was born to Syed Mir Ali, in Amroha, then British India (now India)[1] which was also the native place of John Aliya and Sadquain.[2] He migrated to Pakistan from Amroha in 1958 with his family remaining in India.[2] His brother would later join him.
Art career
Siraj Uddun dehlvi was his first student from 1973-till now.He joined Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Sabt-e-Hasan’s magazine, Lail wo Nehar, and also did illustrations for another magazine, Sab Rang, staying with the latter until 1974.[2]
Death
Mehdi died in Karachi on 19 May 2008[1] after suffering from heart and liver disease. Mehdi left behind a wife, a daughter and a son, Farhan.
Awards
References
- ^ a b c d Official website
- ^ a b c Renowned artist Iqbal Mehdi passes away Daily Times 20 May 2008. Retrieved 3 August 2010
External links
- Official website
- Iqbal Mehdi passed away - Daily Times
- [1] Rais Najmi a famous Urdu Story Writer from Amroha
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