Poet-lyricist Rahat Indori passes away in Indore after testing Covid positive


Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS): Noted Urdu poet and lyricist, Dr Rahat Indori, passed away in Indore on Tuesday afternoon after testing positive for Covid-19 on Monday night. He was 70.

Early on Tuesday morning, Indori, who was hospitalised, had tweeted: "After displaying initial symptoms of Covid, I underwent a corona test yesterday and have tested positive. I am admitted to Aurobindo hospital. Pray for me so that I can defeat this disease at the earliest. One more request, please don't call me or my family at home. You will keep getting my updates on Facebook and Twitter."

Indori was a painter, Urdu Professor and poet. He taught Urdu literature at Indore University before foraying Bollywood as a lyricist.

Among the many memorable verses he created for Hindi films are "Neend churayi meri" and "Dekho dekho jaanam" ("Ishq"), "Chori chori jab nazrein mili" ("Kareeb"), "M bole toh" and "Chhan chhan" ("Munna Bhai MBBS"), "Dil ko hazaar baar" ("Murder"), "Tumsa koi pyaara" ("Khuddar"), and the title song of "Sir".

His popular books include "Do Kadam Aur Sahi", "Maujood", "Chand Pagal Hai", "Mere Baad", and "Naraz".

Several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to express shock and grief at Indori's demise.

"Janaaze par mere likh dena yaaron, mohabbat karnewala jaa raha hai, Alvida Rahat Indori," tweeted lyricist Manoj Muntashir from his verified account, quoting the late poet.

"Khuda Hafiz #RahatIndori sahab," tweeted lyricist Kausar Munir from her unverified account.

"How does one state the depth of the loss of someone like Dr. @rahatindori saab? His words were like flames of revolution contained in the muslin of language. He will not just be remembered, he will be commemorated," tweeted music composer Vishal Dadlani from his verified account.

Actors Sushant Singh and Randeep Hooda also tweeted expressing their condolence.

  

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  • Syed Ahmed, Mangalore

    Wed, Aug 12 2020

    I heard now days so many cases in India after admitting in the hospital either for Corona treatment or for other deseases the patient is declared dead within 2-3hours of admission of a good condition patient. What is happening in India. Any one please clarify my worries.

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  • Naresh, Kerala

    Tue, Aug 11 2020

    “Agar khilaaf hai hone do jaan thodi hai
    Ye sab dhuaan hai aasman thodi hai
    Lagegi aag to aayenge ghar kai zad me
    Yahan pe sirf humara makan thodi hai
    Main jaanta hoon ke dushman bhi kam nahi lekin
    Humari tarah hatheli pe jaan thodi hai
    Humare muhn se jo nikale wahi sadaakat hai
    Humare muhantumhari zuban thodi hai
    Jo aaj saahibe masnad hain kal nahin honge
    Kiraaydaar hain jaati makaan thodi hai
    Sabhi ka khoon shaamil yahan ki mitti me
    Kisi ke baap ka hindustan thodi hai”

    Very Talented poet..... The above words written by Rahat Indori Saab 30 years back became the clarion call for anti CAA protests earlier this year.... Condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the poet.

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  • R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru...

    Tue, Aug 11 2020

    Very sad news...
    You will live through your poems Indori Saab.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Aug 11 2020

    Rahat Indori was a very Talented Personality.
    Rest in Peace ...

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  • Pranav, Mangaluru/Bengaluru

    Tue, Aug 11 2020

    Bulati hai magar jaane ka nai
    Ye duniya hai idhar jaane ka nai,

    Mere bete kisi se ishq kar
    Magar had se gujar jaane ka nai,

    Kushaada zarf hona chahiye
    Chhalak jaane ka bhar jaane ka Nai,

    Sitare noch kar le jaaunga
    Mein khali haath ghar jaane waala nai,

    Waba faili hui hai har taraf
    Abhi maahaul mar jaane ka nai,

    Wo gardan naapta hai, naap le
    Magar zaalim se dar jaane ka nai....

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