Syed Imtiaz Ali

Imtiaz Ali Taj (1900–1970)

Imtiaz Ali Taj was an eminent Urdu playwright, scholar, and editor. He made a major contribution to modern Urdu theatre through his celebrated play Anarkali, a masterpiece of dramatic prose. His enduring comedic creation, Chacha Chhakkan, remains a landmark in Urdu humor. As a researcher and director of Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab, he profoundly enriched Urdu literature.