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Urdu author (1896-1982)

Firaq Gorakhpuri

1896–1982, born Gorakhpur, writes in Urdu, writer, poet

Raghupati Sahay (28 August 1896 – 3 March 1982), also known by his pen name Firaq Gorakhpuri, was an Indian writer, critic, and, according to one commentator, one of the most noted contemporary Urdu poets from India. He established himself among peers including Muhammad Iqbal, Yagana Changezi, Jigar Moradabadi and Josh Malihabadi.

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Books on record

Awards

1969Jnanpith Award
1960Sahitya Akademi Award for Gul-E-Nagma

Elsewhere

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Also writing in Urdu

Gulzar

b. 1933poet, lyricist and author (1933- Present)