Dr. Jamil Jalibi: The Fragrence of Personal Relation and Research

Dr Jamil Jalibi (1929-2019) is a well-known writer, literary historian and critic. There are over thirty books on these genres, to his credit. He wrote a matchless History of Urdu Literature and edited a legendary literary magazine, Naya Daur, for many years. In this article, the author has remembered him, through his personal reflections. Unpublished letters of Dr Jamil Jalibi, addressed to the author, have also been produced here. These letters not only express his sentiments towards his addressee but also reflect his own personality through the words of affection and literature. Questions raised by the author are also answered by the literary genius. Issues requiring explanations have been expounded on, in the endnotes