Basir Sultan Kazmi, MBE

Basir Sultan Kazmi is a poet, playwright, and literary scholar whose work bridges Urdu and English traditions. Born in Pakistan, he studied and taught English at Government College, Lahore, before continuing his academic and literary career in the UK. His published works include Urdu poetry collections Mauj-e-Khayaal and Chaman Koi Bhi Ho, the acclaimed play Bisaat and its English translation The Chess Board.

Basir has read and taught poetry internationally, conducted workshops across the UK, and contributed to anthologies in both English and Urdu. He has written extensively on the life and legacy of his father, the celebrated Urdu poet Nasir Kazmi. In recognition of his literary contributions, he was awarded an MBE in 2013.