Acclaimed poet Munawwar Rana passed away in Lucknow on Sunday following a prolonged illness.
The 71-year-old was admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) in Lucknow. He was suffering from throat cancer for a long time, Rana’s daughter Sumaiya Rana told PTI.
Who is Munawwar Rana?
Born on November 26, 1952, in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, Rana gained widespread acclaim for his significant contribution to Urdu literature and poetry, with a focus on ghazals. His poetic approach stood out due to its inclusivity, incorporating Hindi and Awadhi expressions while steering clear of Persian and Arabic influences. His works have been translated into several languages.
Throughout his career, Rana garnered numerous honours, including the esteemed Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014 for his poetry collection ‘Shahdaba’. However, a year later, he decided to return the award, citing apprehensions about “increasing intolerance” in the country.
He is also a recipient of Ameer Khusro Award, Mir Taqi Mir Award, Ghalib Award, Dr Zakir Hussain Award, and the Saraswati Samaj Award.
Condolences Pour In
Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav expressed grief over the death of the poet.
तो अब इस गांव सेरिश्ता हमारा खत्म होता हैफिर आंखें खोल ली जाएं किसपना खत्म होता है।देश के जानेमाने शायर मुन्नवर राना जी का निधन अत्यंत हृदय विदारक।
दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति की कामना।
भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। pic.twitter.com/BDDbojdYNh
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) January 14, 2024
Samajwadi Party spokesperson Fakrul Hasan Chand said Munawwar Rana took India’s name to great heights. “Samajwadi Party pays tribute to him on his sad demise. His demise is a big loss for the country,” he added.
Netizens on X, formerly Twitter, also reacted to Rana’s death and expressed condolences.
One user wrote Rana’s impactful poetry resonated deeply and said he is a great soul who faced and reflected the challenges of tough times.
अब भी चलती है जब आँधी कभी ग़म की ‘राना’माँ की ममता मुझे बाँहों में छुपा लेती हैऐ अँधेरे देख ले मुँह तेरा काला हो गया,माँ ने आँखें खोल दीं घर में उजाला हो गया।।♥️♥️~मुनव्वर रानाअलविदा मुनव्वर राना साहब #MunawwarRana pic.twitter.com/qkXJHmsYcx
— Raja Ram (@singhrajaram_) January 14, 2024
मौत उस की है करे जिस का ज़माना अफ़सोस,यूं तो दुनिया में सभी आए हैं मरने के लिए।उर्दू दुनिया को एक बड़ा नुकसान है मुनव्वर राना के इंतक़ाल कि ख़बर है अल्लाह मरहूम कि मग़फ़िरत फ़रमाये जब तक दुनिया रहेगी आप अपने उम्दा कलाम ओर शायरी के लिये ज़िंदा रहेंगे।#MunawwarRana pic.twitter.com/5TcojJCJgt
— A Qayyum Hakim ( عبد القیوم ) (@Shayarhakim) January 14, 2024
At 12.15 am Monday, #MunawwarRana was trending on X, with hundreds of posts in praise.
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