Ghazi Sial

Poet & Writer

Field: Education

Born: 1933

Mohammad Ghazi, known as Ghazi Sial or Baba Sandara, was a renowned Pashto poet and folk songwriter from Bannu. Born in 1933, he wrote sixteen books in Pashto and worked for 30 years at Radio Pakistan, Peshawar. His folk songs were performed by famous Pashto singers, and he also contributed to nearly 50 Pashto films. In 2006, he received the Pride of Performance award for his literary contributions.