About Firaq Gorakhpuri
Lived 1896 – 1982 (aged 85). Firaq Gorakhpuri was an Indian writer, poet, critic, lecturer, orator and scholar.
Early life and career Raghupati Sahay was born in Banwarpar village of Gorakhpur district on 28 August 1896 in a well-to-do and educated Hindu Kayastha family. He finished his basic education at the Lucknow Christian College and went on to earn himself a master’s degree in Urdu, Persian and English literature. The book included anecdotes from his life and translations of some of his work.
Selected works Gul-e-Naghma گلِ نغمہ 1968 – Soviet Land Nehru Award 1969 – Jnanpith Award (First Jnanpith Award for Urdu literature) Firaq fought for secularism all his life and played a key role against the then government's effort to label Urdu as a language of the Muslims.
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Who was Firaq Gorakhpuri?
Urdu author (1896-1982)
When was Firaq Gorakhpuri born?
Firaq Gorakhpuri was born on 28 August 1896 in Gorakhpur.
When did Firaq Gorakhpuri die?
Firaq Gorakhpuri died on 3 March 1982 in New Delhi.
What was Firaq Gorakhpuri's occupation?
Firaq Gorakhpuri was a writer, poet, critic, lecturer, orator and scholar.
What nationality was Firaq Gorakhpuri?
Firaq Gorakhpuri was Indian.
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