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Renowned Urdu Poet Munawwar Rana Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 08 Jan 2026

Celebrated Urdu poet Munawwar Rana passed away at the age of 71 in Lucknow after a prolonged illness. Known for his ghazals that poignantly depicted the love for a mother, he was a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014 for his poem "Shahdaba". He notably returned the award in 2015 citing intolerance.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • His most famous poem is "Maa" (Mother).
  • He wrote in Urdu but avoided heavy Persian/Arabic words, making his poetry accessible to Hindi speakers.
  • He was a prominent figure in mushairas globally.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: Munawwar Rana.
  • Field: Literature (Urdu Poetry).
  • Award: Sahitya Akademi (2014).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Munawwar Rana, who passed away recently, was a famous poet in which language?

Correct Answer: Urdu

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Munawwar Rana

  • Born – Rae Bareli, UP
  • Famous Work – Maa