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Rahat Indori

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Rahat Indori
Indori at Rajvadu, Ahmedabad, Gujrat on 22 February 2020
Indori at Rajvadu, Ahmedabad, Gujrat on 22 February 2020
BornRahat Qureshi
(1950-01-01)1 January 1950
Indore, Madhya Bharat, India
Died11 August 2020(2020-08-11) (aged 70)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Occupation
  • Lyricist
  • poet
EducationMA, PhD in Urdu literature
Alma materIslamia Karimia College, Indore
Bhopal University, Bhopal
GenreGhazal, Nazm, Geet
Spouse
Seema Rahat
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(m. 1977)​
PartnerAnjum Rehbar (separated)
Children4

Rahat Indori, born as Rahat Qureshi, (1 January 1950 – 11 August 2020) was an Indian Bollywood lyricist and Urdu poet.[1] He was also a former professor of Urdu language and a painter.[2] Prior to this he was a pedagogist of Urdu literature at DAVV.

Biography

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Indori was born on 1 January 1950, in Indore to Rafatullah Qureshi (a cloth mill worker), and his wife Maqbool Un Nisa Begum. He was their fourth child. Rahat Indori did his schooling from Nutan School Indore from where he completed his Higher Secondary.[3] He completed his graduation from Islamia Karimia College, Indore[4] in 1973 and has passed his MA in Urdu literature from Bhopal University (known as Barkatullah University now) with a gold medal.[5] (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh) in 1975. Rahat was awarded a PhD in Urdu literature from the Bhoj University of Madhya Pradesh in 1985 for his thesis titled Urdu Main Mushaira.[6]

Indori performed in Mushaira and Kavi Sammelan for 40 – 45 years. He traveled widely internationally to recite poetry. He attended poetic symposiums in almost all the districts of India and has traveled multiple times to the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal etc.[7][8][9]

He tested positive for COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in India on 10 August 2020, and was admitted to Aurobindo Hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.[10] He died from cardiac arrest a day later on 11 August 2020.[11][12]

Media appearances

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Indori was invited as a guest in The Kapil Sharma Show twice. First, on 1 July 2017 episode of Season 1 along with Kumar Vishwas and Shabinaji; and second time with Ashok Chakradhar on 21 July 2019 episode of Season 2.[13][14] Indori was also invited in the show Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! on SAB TV.

His couplet Bulati Hai Magar Jaane Ka Nahi[15][16] became viral and started trending on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram during 2020 Valentines week.[17] People started using this phrase as a meme.[18] Another popular couplet, Kisi Ke Baap Ka Hindustan Thodi Hai, became viral on social media.[19]

In 2016, a book on Rahat Indori 'Mere Baad' was released at the Oxford Bookstore in Connaught Place, Delhi. This book is a compilation of his Ghazals and Shayari.[20]

On 1 January 2021, his 71st birthday, songdew.com unveiled a unique tribute titled Dr Rahat Indori - Ek Alag Pehchaan.[21] As part of this unique tribute 9 famous artists of India and ( Indie musicians came together to compose 9 of the famous ghazals written by Dr Indori and create paintings inspired by his writing.

Filmography

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Year Film Song Music Singer
Main Tera Aashiq Mere Khayal Parvez Akhtar Anuradha Paudwal
Aashiyan Tuta Hua Dil Tere Hawaale Parvez Akhtar Anuradha Paudwal
Zindagi Naam Ko Humari Hai Parvez Akhtar Anuradha Paudwal
1993 Sir Aaj Humne Dil Ka Har Kissa Anu Malik Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik
1993 Jaanam Dil Jigar Ke Jaan Achchha Hai Anu Malik Amit Kumar
1994 Khuddar Tumsa Koi Pyaara Koi Masoom Anu Malik Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu
1994 Khat Likhna Humein Khat Likhna Anu Malik Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu
1994 Tum Mano Ya Na Mano Anu Malik Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu
1994 Raat Kya Maange Ek Sitaara Anu Malik Alka Yagnik
1994 Naraaz Tere Bin Main Kuch Bhi Nahin Anu Malik Kumar Sanu & Udit Narayan
1995 Yaraana Rabbi Re Ralli Anu Malik Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy
1995 Loye Loye Anu Malik Kavita Krishnamurthy
1996 Ghatak Koi jaye to le aye Anu Malik Alka Yagnik, Shankar Mahadevan
1996 Himalay Putra "Ishq Hua Tujhse Janam": Anu Malik Alka Yagnik& Udit Narayan "Tune Kaisa Jadoo Kiya": Anu Malik Alka Yagnik& Udit Narayan 1997 Hameshaa Hameshaa Hameshaa Anu Malik Kumar Sanu, Sadhana Sargam
1997 Neela Dupatta Anu Malik Abhijeet, Sadhana Sargam
1997 Ishq Dekho Dekho Jaanam Hum Anu Malik Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan
1997 Neend Churayee Meri Anu Malik Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy
1998 Kareeb Chori Chori Jab Nazrein Mili Anu Malik Kumar Sanu, Sanjeevani
2000 Mission Kashmir Bumbro Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Jaspinder Narula
2000 Dhuan Dhuan Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Vinod Rathod, Anuradha Paudwal
2003 Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. M Bole Toh (Munna Bhai MBBS) Anu Malik Vinod Rathod, Sanjay Dutt, Prachi and Priya Mayekar
2003 Chan Chan Anu Malik Vinod Rathod, Shreya Ghoshal
2003 Dekhle Aankhon Mein Aankhien Daal Anu Malik Sunidhi Chauhan, Anu Malik
2004 Murder Dil Ko Hazaar Baar Roka Anu Malik Alisha Chinai
2004 Meenaxi Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai A. R. Rahman Reena Bhardwaj
2017 Begum Jaan Murshida Anu Malik Arijit Singh

Works

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Book Ref.
Rut [2]
Do Kadam or Sahi [22]
Mere baad [23]
Dhoop Bahut Hai [24]
Chand Pagal Hai [25]
Maujood [26]
Naraz [27]

References

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  1. ^ "MP's Bollywood connection grows behind the camera". India Today. 12 September 2008.
  2. ^ a b Joshi, Sopan (20 May 2019). "Urdu poetry's shape-shifter". India Today. Archived from the original on 12 May 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Rahat Indori - Profile & Biography". Rekhta.
  4. ^ "I. K. College - About Us". Archived from the original on 12 October 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
  5. ^ Bhopal University Bhopal Archived 6 October 2006 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "14 Exceptional Shayris By Rahat Indori That Are Full Of Wisdom". 30 July 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  7. ^ "Top Urdu poets are arriving in Dubai for a poetic evening on April 25". 24 April 2019.
  8. ^ "राहत इंदौरी जन्मदिन विशेष: हमारे पांव का कांटा हमीं से निकलेगा". January 2018.
  9. ^ Farooqui, Mazhar (24 April 2019). "Top Urdu poets are arriving in Dubai for a poetic evening on April 25". gulfnews. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  10. ^ "Noted Urdu Poet Rahat Indori Tests Positive for Covid-19, Admitted to Hospital". News18. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  11. ^ Tiwari, Tarun (11 August 2020). "Indore: Legendary poet Rahat Indori dies of COVID-19". Free Press Journal India. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  12. ^ "Rahat Indori dies of cardiac arrest in Indore after testing coronavirus positive". India Today. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  13. ^ Sharma, Kriti (1 July 2017). "The Kapil Sharma Show: Chandan Prabhakar returns to TKSS with a Shayari Special Episode". India.com. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  14. ^ Farzeen, Sana (21 July 2019). "The Kapil Sharma Show: A poetic night with Rahat Indori and Ashok Chakradhar". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  15. ^ "बुलाती है मगर जाने का नहीं// dr.rahat indori shayari _bulati hai Magar jaane ka nahi". shayari lover. 6 June 2021. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  16. ^ Indori, Rahat. "Dr. Rahat Indori - Bulaati hai magar jaane ka nai". www.youtube.com. Dr. Rahat Indori. Retrieved 5 March 2020.[dead YouTube link]
  17. ^ Sarkar, Madhurima (10 February 2020). "Bulati Hai Magar Jane Ka Nahi". Latestly. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  18. ^ "बुलाती है मगर जाने का नहीं - राहत इंदौरी". www.amarujala.com. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  19. ^ Desk, India com Viral News (12 August 2020). "'Kisi Ke Baap Ka Hindostan Thodi Hai': 10 Inspiring Shayaris By Rahat Indori Which Will Be Remembered For Ages to Come". India.com. {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  20. ^ "राहत इंदौरी की नई किताब 'मेरे बाद' का लोकार्पण". NDTVIndia. NDTV. 16 November 2016.
  21. ^ "Dr Rahat Indori- Ek Alag Pehchaan". Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  22. ^ "I Want an India Where Peace and Love Prevails: Rahat Indori | NewsClick". 30 March 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  23. ^ जांगड़ा, विकास. "पुस्तक समीक्षाः राहत इंदौरी की 'रुत'". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  24. ^ PTI (8 May 2019). "Young writers, Urdu veterans dominate Hindi bestseller list". National Herald. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  25. ^ "Collection of new Hindi books to be released at Swami Vivekananda Library". The Pioneer. 19 January 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  26. ^ IANS (16 November 2016). "राहत इंदौरी की नई किताब 'मेरे बाद' का लोकार्पण". NDTVIndia (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  27. ^ शर्मा, प्रियंका (2 January 2018). "बर्थडे विशेष- राहत इंदौरी, 'किसी के बाप का हिंदुस्तान थोड़ी है'". aajtak.intoday.in (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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