SRINAGAR: Indian Urdu poet Tahir Faraz, celebrated for his romantic ghazals and commanding presence at poetry symposia worldwide, died on January 24, 2026, at age 75 due to kidney.
Instagram posts from literary accounts announced his passing, noting his origins in Badaun, Rampur, and enduring legacy as an international representative of Indian Urdu shayari. Facebook tributes from Rekhta Official mourned the “sudden demise” of the active mushaira figure, whose verses blended truth, rebellion, and sensitivity.
Born in 1951 in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, Faraz rose as a towering voice in Urdu poetry, captivating audiences with poignant ghazals on love and longing during decades of performances across India, Pakistan, and beyond. Jashne Adab Festival’s video obituary hailed him as a “powerful and sensitive” artist whose words resonated deeply, earning him a devoted following.
Faraz’s work, rooted in traditional shayari yet modern in appeal, graced countless kavi sammelans; peers recalled his emotive delivery that bridged audiences.
