Renowned Poet Munawwar Rana Succumbs to Throat Cancer at 71
Renowned poet Munawwar Rana, aged 71, passed away at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow on January 14. His death was attributed to a prolonged battle with throat cancer. Rana’s daughter, Sumaiya Rana, informed PTI that her father breathed his last at around 11 pm on January 14 and is scheduled to be laid to rest on January 15. Survived by his wife, four daughters, and a son, Rana had been hospitalized for 14 to 15 days, initially at Medanta in Lucknow and later at SGPGI.
Born in 1952 in Rae Bareli, Munawwar Rana received the prestigious Gyanpeeth Award in 2014. Widely celebrated for his use of simple language in poetry, his works resonated with the common people. One of his most acclaimed pieces, the poem “Maa,” holds a special place in Urdu literature. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, expressing condolences, shared a couplet from Rana’s poem, highlighting the deep impact of the poet’s contribution. Rana’s demise marks a significant loss in the world of Urdu literature.
In a somber note, Akhilesh Yadav extended his condolences, stating, “The demise of the country’s renowned poet Munawwar Rana ji is extremely heart-wrenching. Wishing peace to the departed soul. Heartfelt tribute.” Rana’s literary contributions, particularly his ability to connect with the masses through poetry, have left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape, and his passing leaves a void in the world of literature.
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