Jaun Elia

Jaun Elia (1931–2002) was a celebrated Pakistani Urdu poet, philosopher, biographer, and scholar known for his unconventional style and piercing wit. One of the most popular modern Urdu poets, he gave voice to themes of love, loss, philosophy, and rebellion through his ghazals and nazms. His works like Shayad, Ya’ni, and Gumaan remain timeless, making Jaun Elia a unique voice in Urdu literature and a cultural icon admired across generations.