Renowned Urdu Poet Dr. Bashir Badr Passes Away in Bhopal at 91
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- •Dr. Bashir Badr, iconic Urdu poet and Jnanpith laureate, passed away at 91 in Bhopal on Tuesday.
- •He was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments at a private hospital in Bhopal.
- •The Madhya Pradesh government announced a state funeral and plans to publish a compilation of his works.
- •Born in 1935 in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Badr was a PhD holder in Urdu literature and a former university professor.
- •His notable works include *Pighla Hua Suraj*, *Kuchh Aur Kararahein*, and *Hawa Mein Hastakshar*, and he won the Padma Shri, Sahitya Akademi Award, and Jnanpith Award.
- •Tributes poured in from literary figures like Javed Akhtar, Gulzar, and Irfan Habib, who praised his contributions to Urdu poetry.
- •His funeral will be held in Bhopal, where he spent a significant part of his life and career.
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – The literary world mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars as Dr. Bashir Badr, the iconic Urdu poet, passed away at the age of 91 in Bhopal on Tuesday. The news of his demise sent shockwaves through the cultural and literary fraternity, with leaders, scholars, and admirers expressing deep sorrow and paying tribute to the legendary wordsmith.
