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Zahid Masood

Poet, Writer

Mr Zahid Masood was born in 1956 in Wazirabad. He graduated from University of the Punjab, Lahore. His father, M Saleem Chishti, was a noted poet. Being form a literary family, Mr Masood was also inclined towards poetry right from the beginning. He became a member of Bazm-e-Adab Wazirabad (established in 1922), and also joined several other literary organisations. The first compilation of Mr Masood’s poetry Shehr-e-Aaeena, was published in 1995 which brought to him great acclaim as a poet of his own style. He is also known as a columnist who discusses everyday problems of common people as an intellectual. Mr Masood also worked as the co-editor of a well-known literary magazine, Daneshwar. Besides being a versatile poet and writer, Mr Masood is also associated with the media. Along with writing columns, he has participated in numerous literary programmes and mushairas. His literary programme on the radio, Aaj Kay Mehmaan gained a lot of popularity.

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