| Mian Yousuf Salahuddin میاں یوسف صلاح الدین |
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| Citizenship | Pakistan |
Mian Yousuf Salahuddin (Urdu: میاں یوسف سلاھدیں), commonly known as Yousaf Salli, is a Pakistani socialite[1], philanthropist and well-known cultural icon from Lahore.
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He is maternally a grandson of the renowned poet and literary scholar Allama Iqbal and nephew of Javid Iqbal. His paternal grandfather, Mian Amiruddin, was the first Muslim Lord Mayor of Lahore.
A resident of a traditional 17th century Mughal-style haveli, known as Barood Khana in the Walled City of Lahore, Salahuddin is famous for hosting lavish parties, dinners and get-togethers at his residence and elsewhere in which high-profile personalities from all walks of life throughout the country are invited as guests. He is a popular figure in the city's arts and culture circles[2] who is credited for reviving Basant festivals and organising various musical, artistic and poetic gatherings; the popular classicial music show Virsa Heritage Revived broadcasted on PTV is personally hosted by Salahuddin and has invited performances from a number of artists.[3]
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