Abdurehim Ötkür

Abdurehim Tileshüp Ötkür (Uyghur: ئابدۇرېھىم ئۆتكۈر, May 1923 – October 1995) was a popular Uyghur author and poet who is considered the "father of modern Uyghur poetry".

Early life Ötkür was born in Kumul, Xinjiang to a merchant family. His mother died when he was one year old and his father followed when he was four. Before his death, his father Tileş Begim gave Ötkür to his friend Osman Hacı for adoption. His recitation of Ötkür's poetry was significant given the Chinese government's repression of Uyghurs. The poems "Tarim Boyliri" (Along Tarim) and "Yürek Mungliri" (Melodies of the heart) were very popular. His last novels, "Iz" (The Track) and "Oyghanghan Zimin" (The Awakened Land), became some of the most popular novels among Uyghur people for their social and historical significance. His novel "Iz" was condensed into a poem of the same name.

Qeshqer Kéchisi, Ürümchi: Xinjiang People's Press, 1980. Iz (novel) Ürümchi: Xinjiang People's Press, 1985. Ömür Menzilliri, Ürümchi: Xinjiang Youths Press, 1985. Oyghanghan Zimin (novel trilogy)

Poetry Uchrashqanda (The Encounter)

The song "Uchrashqanda (The Encounter)" was later sung by famous Uyghur dutar player and folk singer Abdurehim Heyit.