Syed Iftekhar Jamal, a prominent Urdu poet, writer, stage producer, director, actor, and social activist from Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Yousuf Safi Lifetime Achievement Award’ by the Urdu Academy. Jamal’s contributions to Urdu literature are vast, spanning over three decades. He has published his poetry in renowned Urdu publications, organized numerous ‘Mushairas’, and written and directed several acclaimed Urdu dramas and telefilms. His dedication to Urdu language and culture, coupled with his active role in social and political activism, has earned him this well-deserved recognition.