Rahat Indori was an Indian Bollywood lyricist and Urdu language poet. He was also a former professor of Urdu language and a painter. Prior to this he was a pedagogist of Urdu literature at Devi Ahilya University, Indore. He died on 11 August 2020 in a hospital from cardiac arrest. He was tested positive for infection with coronavirus just a night prior to his death.
Rahat Indori’s career
He recited his first poetry at the age of 19 in 1972. Before coming to poetry, he used to be a painter and even started painting on a commercial scale. He used to paint Bollywood Film’s posters and banners. He designed the cover of books even during the fag end of his life.
Unknown Facts About Rahat Indori
- He was brilliant in both studies and sports. He was the captain of Hockey and Football teams in both school and college.
- His lyrics were used in more than 11 Bollywood films including the Blockbuster Munna Bhai MBBS.
- After completing graduation in 1973, he spent 10 years in a confused state. He did nothing during that period and used to wander hither and thither. However, after being convinced by his friends, he pursued his post-graduation in Urdu Literature and passed out with Gold Medal.
Relationship status of Rahat Indori
Married
Rahat Indori Biography
Name | Rahat Indori |
Real Name | Rahat Qureshi |
Nickname | Rahat |
Profession | Lyricist, Poet |
Date of Birth | 1 January 1950 |
Age | 70 |
Date of Death | 11 August 2020 |
Father Name | Rafatullah Qureshi(a cloth mill worker) |
Mother Name | Maqbool Un Nisa Begum |
Height | 5’ 7” |
Weight | Yet to be updated |
Zodiac Sign / Sun Sign | Not known |
Religion | Islam |
Educational Qualification | MA, PhD in Urdu literature |
Hobbies | Reading, Writing, Painting |
Hometown | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Married | Yes |
Wife Name | Anjum Rehbar(m. 1988; div. 1993), Seema Rahat |
Current City | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
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