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Munawwar Rana, Urdu poet, dies

IndiaTimes Sunday, 14 January 2024
Eminent city-based writer and Urdu poet Munawwar Rana died due to multiple organ failure at SGPGI on Sunday night. Munawwar's only son Tabrez Rana confirmed his demise to TOI. The hospital is yet to issue a medical bulletin. Tabrez told TOI that Munawwar, who had not been keeping well for a few months, was to be airlifted for treatment to AIIMS-Delhi. Rana's son-in-law, Arshi, told TOI that five days ago, he had suffered a heart attack, following which he was shifted to SGPGI. He was in its critical care unit where he later developed multiple issues.
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Urdu Poet Munawwar Rana Passes Away at the age of 71, Was Admitted in Lucknow | Oneindia 02:17

Renowned Urdu poet Munnawar Rana, aged 71, passed away due to cardiac arrest at SGPGIMS in Lucknow after battling chronic illness. Born in Uttar Pradesh, he spent much of his life in Kolkata. Recognized for his poem 'Shahdaba,' he received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014. Rana leaves behind a...

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