Rehman Rahi Kashmiri poet

"It is a great loss. Losing Rahi is like getting bereft of a school literate. He has the distinction of having groomed a chain of soldiers to work for the ...

Lieutenant Governor Majoj Sinha, in his condolence message, said, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of Jnanpith awardee Prof Rahman Rahi, one of the most influential poets in Kashmiri in the recent times. Mayor of Srinagar, Junaid Azim Mattoo said, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of Jnanpith awardee Prof Rahman Rahi, one of the most influential poets in Kashmiri in recent times. Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari, in his condolence message, said, “My deepest condolences over the passing away of J&K’s iconic figure in Kashmiri literature and poetry, Prof Rahman Rahi Sahab. My condolences to his family and literary circles of Jammu and Kashmir,” journalist and former BBC broadcaster, Nayeema Mehjoor said. Anchor and media secretary, Halque Adab Sonawari, Azhar Hajini in his tribute to Prof Rahi said: “Rahi Sahab’s demise is truly a tragedy for every Kashmiri who has an understanding of the importance of our mother tongue and its ethos. In 1977, he joined the newly established Department of Kashmiri at KU where he taught till his retirement. He did his schooling at Islamia High School, Srinagar, and his first postgraduation in Persian and then in English Literature from the University of Jammu and Kashmir. Recalling the literary contribution of Rahi, Editor and literary critic of Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages, (JKAACL), Abid Ahmad said, “This is quite visible in his poetry of this period which not only helps in tracing the evolution of Rahi as a poet but also in understanding his everlasting engagement with the pursuit of art in its purest sense. The result was poetry that has enriched the Kashmiri imagination, expression and idiom in an unparalleled way,” he said. He stands today among the contemporary greats in India and tallest in the Kashmiri language. He was a man of style in his poetry, which he invented and pursued and made many others follow. I was astonished to see Prof Rahi and his wife stuck on the roadside.

Rehman Rahi received the highest literary honour of the country -- Jnanpith award -- in 2007 for his collection 'Siyah Rood Jaeren Manz' (In Black Drizzle); ...

The organisation termed his death a great loss to the Kashmiri language and literature. His works reflect cultural and political vicissitudes of Kashmir. “He was a pioneer in the promotion of Kashmiri language,” he said as he participated in Rahi’s funeral. “He will be remembered for his pre-eminent contribution as a poet and as a critic enriching Kashmiri language and literature in a profound manner. Office of lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha called Rahi one of the influential poets of Kashmiri. He was an academic at Kashmir University for most part of his life.

Rahi also received Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his collection of poems called 'Nawroz-i-Saba'

In her condolence message, Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan, who is out of station, conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Prof Rahi on ...

The faculty, staff and students of the Department of Kashmiri also expressed their grief and shock over the demise of Prof Rahi and highlighted his glorious contribution to the development of the department. Dr Nisar described Prof Rahi as a versatile poet and academician who contributed immensely to the progression of the University in general and the Department of Kashmiri in particular. Describing Prof Rahi as a prolific poet and writer, Prof Nilofer said the contributions of Prof Rahi to the promotion and development of Kashmiri language and literature will continue to serve as an inspiration for aspiring Kashmiri writers and students.