Yousuf salahuddin biography of barack

He has often been referred to as an ‘incurable romantic’ — and with good reason. Yusuf Salahuddin talks the talk and walks the walk. The grandson of Allama Iqbal, Salahuddin opted out of a conformist industrial/corporate existence in uptown Lahore to move to the family barood khana in Lahore‘s famed Walled City a quarter century ago. His transformation of the site into a truly beautiful, entirely liveable haveli — which has featured in innumerable publications, both local and international, including Architectural Digest — became the genesis of a subtle transformation and revival of the androon sheher itself. Scions of other old Lahore families began to revisit their ancestral havelis in the old city, restoration projects of historical buildings were launched, restaurants sprang up and Salahuddin’s annual, joyous celebration of Basant at his haveli introduced this ancient festival to a new generation, injecting colour and camaraderie in the lives of the denizens of the gated city.

Salahuddin meanwhile, was increasingly swaying to the tune of another muse. And his growing passion led him from afficionado to creator: he began writing lyrics and composing music, and that in turn resulted in a collaborative venture with other musicians called Tradition Plus. A

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