Yusuf Lodhi
Yusuf Lodhi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1938 |
| Died | 1996 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Cartoonist, Editor, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Author |
| Known for | Political cartoons, Editorial work |
| Notable work | Bhutto My Master, Sag Aza, Vai Ell on Faiz |
Yusuf Lodhi (1938–1996) also known by his pen name Vai Ell was a Pakistani editor, journal, cartoonist and author.[1] He was known for his political cartoons that criticized authoritarian regimes in Pakistan.[2][3][4]
Career
He began his editorial career working as assistant editor in 1969 of the Peshawar Times.
He later served in several well-known Pakistani newspapers, including The Daily Star,[2] the Frontier Post, and "Herald" magazine of Dawn media group, before his death.
Notable Works
Lodhi’s published works include:
- Bhutto My Master – a collection of cartoons critical of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's government. It was banned in the then-North-West Frontier Province (NWFP)[5]
- Sag Aza
- Dushman Asman Apna
- There Was a Little Girl
- Vai Ell on Faiz – illustrations based on the verses of Faiz Ahmad Faiz.[6]
References
- ^ "Yusuf Lodhi (Vai Ell) (1938-1996)". www.journalismpakistan.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ a b The Art of Defiance by Zohra Yusuf Archived June 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Khurshid, Reem (2019-11-03). "MEDIA: WHO HAS THE LAST LAUGH?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Obituary: A veteran thespian journalist bows out". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Lodī, Yūsuf (1974). Bhutto, My Master. Frontier Guardian Publications.
- ^ Archive, Asia Art. "Faiz by Vai Ell — Invitation Card". aaa.org.hk (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved 2025-06-17.