A well-known Urdu poet Munawwar Rana handed away on the age of 71 in Lucknow as he was affected by throat most cancers, his household instructed Press Belief of India (PTI) Sunday.
The reason for his dying was cardiac arrest as he was additionally battling different illnesses alongside most cancers. He died on the Sanjay Gandhi Put up Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences Sunday.
His daughter Sumaiya Rana instructed PTI that her father shall be laid to relaxation Monday.
In keeping with her household, he’s survived by his spouse, 4 daughters, and a son.
Munawwar Rana’s son Tabrez Rana instructed PTI: “He was hospitalised for 14 to 15 days on account of sickness. He was first admitted to Medanta in Lucknow after which to SGPGI the place he breathed his final round 11 pm at the moment.”
Earlier, Munawwar Rana was battling with kidney and heart-related illnesses.
Munawwar Rana was born on November 26, 1952, in Uttar Pradesh.
The 71-year-old was well-known for his contributions to Urdu literature and poetry. His poetry was recognised as accessible, as he additionally used Hindi and Awadhi phrases in his writing.
In his work, the well-known writing was poem ‘Maa‘.
Throughout his journey as a profitable poet, he additionally obtained quite a few titles, together with the celebrated Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014 for his e book ‘Shahdaba’.
However the award was returned due to the rising extremism and spiritual intolerance in India. His different recognitions embrace the Ameer Khusro Award, Mir Taqi Mir Award, Ghalib Award, Dr Zakir Hussain Award, and the Saraswati Samaj Award.