Firaq Gorakhpuri

Firaq Gorakhpuri (1896–1982) was an Indian writer and poet.

Also recorded as Raghupati Sahay.

Overview

Also worked under the name Firaq Gorakhpuri.

Born at Gorakhpur in 1896, died at New Delhi in 1982.

In detail

Firaq Gorakhpuri studied at University of Allahabad. the recorded working language is Urdu.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are poetry. The authority associates the name with Progressive Writers' Movement.

Distinctions recorded are Jnanpith Award, Padma Bhushan and Sahitya Akademi Award.

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“Firaq Gorakhpuri”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q82071: Firaq Gorakhpuri
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