Urdu poet Munawwar Rana passes away at 71

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Category : Obituaries Published on: January 16 2024

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Famed poet Munawwar Rana, aged 71, succumbed to throat cancer at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow on January 14. He had been battling the illness for an extended period.
Born in 1952, Munawwar Rana, awarded the Gyanpeeth Award in 2014, held a significant place in Urdu literature. His use of simple language resonated with the masses, and his notable work, "Maa," stands as a prominent piece. His passing has left a void in the literary world.

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Urdu poet Munawwar Rana passes away at 71