Ustad Bukhari, originally known as "Punhal Shah" before adopting the name Syed Ahmed Shah Bukhari, was a renowned progressive Sindhi-language poet from Sindh, Pakistan. He was born on January 16, 1930, and passed away on October 9, 1992, in Karachi. His significant contributions to the world of poetry profoundly influenced the minds of countless individuals, earning him recognition not only in Sindh but also internationally. Ustad Bukhari was widely celebrated as a poet of the people, and rightfully so, as he conveyed his emotions using a language accessible to the common man. His impact was so significant that the Institute of Sindhology established a dedicated corner in its museum to commemorate and honor his legacy.