Imran Hafeez

Imran Hafeez is the Bradford-based poet who led the creation of Kaarobaar-e-Shaam: The Complete Poems of Hafeez Johar, bringing together decades of unpublished poetry, personal writings, and archival material into a landmark collection. His work on the book has helped preserve and celebrate the literary legacy of Hafeez Johar, a key figure in the city’s early Urdu poetry scene – and Imran’s father.

A performance poet in his own right, writing primarily in English, Imran has hosted and contributed to numerous multilingual literary events across Yorkshire. He is also Bradford Hub Manager for the National Literacy Trust, where he has spent the past decade working with schools and communities to strengthen literacy and celebrate storytelling across the city.