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Sahitya Akademi Awardee Poet Mir Mohammad Farooq Nazki Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 05 Feb 2026

Veteran broadcaster, poet, and Sahitya Akademi awardee Mir Mohammad Farooq Nazki passed away at the age of 83. He was a prominent figure in Kashmir's literary and cultural circles and served as the Director of Doordarshan and All India Radio Srinagar.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He won the Sahitya Akademi Award in Kashmiri for his poetry collection "Naar Hyutun Kanzal Wanas".
  • He played a key role in revitalizing Kashmiri broadcasting.
  • He also wrote screenplay for the famous TV serial "Hazaar Dastaan".

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: Farooq Nazki.
  • Language: Kashmiri.
  • Role: Poet/Broadcaster.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Mir Mohammad Farooq Nazki, who passed away recently, was a renowned poet in which language?

Correct Answer: Kashmiri

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About Sahitya Akademi

  • Established – 1954
  • Languages recognized – 24