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AMU mourns the demise of Bashir Badr, its illustrious alumnus

Legendary poet and Padma Shri awardee Bashir Badr passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Bashir Badr is seen here during the launch of an audio album 'Tiranga Tera Anchal' in New Delhi, in this file photo dated August 18, 2005. (PTI)

Published 70 days ago

The poet who shaped a filmmaker: Vishal Bhardwaj recalls a lifetime of friendship with Bashir Badr

The poet who shaped a filmmaker: Vishal Bhardwaj recalls a lifetime of friendship with Bashir Badr

Published 70 days ago

Bashir Badr, beloved voice of modern Urdu ghazal, dies at 91

Bashir Badr passed away at the age of 91 in Bhopal after suffering from dementia for several years.

Updated 72 days ago

Famous Urdu poet Bashir Badr dies in Bhopal

Born in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on February 15, 1935, educated in Etawah and Aligarh, and later serving in Meerut, he eventually settled in Bhopal at Bashir Manzil in Fatehgarh area of Bhopal. (X)

Updated 72 days ago

Celebrated Urdu poet Kanwar Mohinder Singh Bedi's memoir now available in English

Celebrated Urdu poet Kanwar Mohinder Singh Bedi's memoir now available in English

Published 90 days ago

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