Anwar Jalal Shemza: Life and Legacy Early Life and Education Born: Anwar Jalal Butt on July 14, 1928, in Shimla, India. His family had Kashmiri roots; his grandfather owned a carpet business in Lahore, and his father was a civil servant. He received education in Shimla, Ludhiana, and Lahore. Initially studied Persian, Arabic, and Philosophy at Punjab University in 1943 before switching to art in 1944. Earned a diploma from the Mayo School of Art in 1947. Pakistani Artist and Writer (1947-1950s) In 1947, Shemza opened an art studio in Lahore. Dual Talent: He was not only a v…