5 great findings about Munawwar Rana: A Poetic Legacy of Urdu Literature

Widely celebrated poet Munawwar Rana, a very famous and beloved Indian poet whose distinctive voice and writing style resonated with the masses, is no longer With us. Munawwar Rana passed away on Sunday at the age of 71 after fighting a long and difficult battle with throat cancer. He was admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi PostGraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.

We lost him in the hospital late on Sunday night and laid him to rest on Monday morning, shared her daughter Sumaiya Rana to the news agency PTI. His son Tabrez Rana said “He was hospitalised for 14 to 15 days due to illness. He was first admitted to Medanta in Lucknow and then to SGPGI where he breathed his last around 11 pm today.”

Below Are 5 facts about the late poet:

1. Early Life: Munawwar Rana was born in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh in November 1952, was a beloved Indian poet who left an indelible mark on the world of Hindi and Urdu literature. He was known for his passionate recitations at Mushaira circles in India and even abroad.

2. Influences: Rana honed his craft under the guidance of renowned poets like Ali Abbas Khan Bekhud and Wali Aasi.

3. groundbreaking works: One of Rana’s most groundbreaking works was “Maa,” a powerful ghazal celebrating the virtues of motherhood. He masterfully used this genre to express deep emotions. Beyond “Maa” Rana’s collection extended to several more acclaimed collections, including “Muhajirnama,” “Ghar Akela Ho Gaya,” and “Peepal Chhaon. His works have also been translated and published in Hindi, Urdu, Gurumukhi, and Bengali.

4. Family: Munawwar Rana leaves behind a loving family, including his wife and 5 children; a daughter and a son

5. Honors and Recognition: Rana’s exceptional talent was widely recognized. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014 for his book “Shahdaba,” a testament to his contribution to Indian literature.