Yousuf Salahuddin

Yousuf Salahuddin
Mian Yousuf Salahuddin
میاں یوسف صلاح الدین
Citizenship Pakistan

Mian Yousuf Salahuddin (Urdu: میاں یوسف سلاھدیں), commonly known as Yousaf Salli, is a Pakistani socialite[1], philanthropist and well-known cultural icon from Lahore.

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Family

He is maternally a grandson of the renowned poet and literary scholar Allama Iqbal and nephew of Javid Iqbal. His paternal grandfather, Mian Amiruddin, was the first Muslim Lord Mayor of Lahore.

Social Life

A resident of a traditional 17th century Mughal-style haveli (known as the "Barood Khana") in the Walled City of Lahore, Salahuddin is famous for hosting lavish parties, dinners and get-togethers at his residence and elsewhere in which high-profile personalities from all walks of life throughout the country are invited as guests. He is a popular figure in the city's arts and culture circles[2] who is credited for reviving Basant festivals and organising various musical, artistic and poetic gatherings; the popular classicial music show Virsa Heritage Revived broadcasted on PTV is personally hosted by Salahuddin and has invited performances from a number of artists.[3]

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External links

Portal icon Pakistan portal
Portal icon Punjab, Pakistan portal
Portal icon Lahore portal

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