Renowned Urdu poet and Padmashri awardee Bashir Badr passed away at the age of 91 after a long battle with dementia. Known as a master of modern ghazals, Badr was born in Ayodhya and served as a professor at Aligarh Muslim University. His work was characterized by simplicity and emotional depth. He moved to Bhopal after his house was burnt during the 1987 Meerut riots. His famous couplet was even quoted during the Shimla Agreement. His demise marks the end of an era in Urdu literature, with figures like Javed Akhtar mourning the loss. https://www.esakal.com/desh/bashir-badr-death-news-famous-urdu-shayar-passes-away-at-91-famous-sher-marathi-news-latest-update-india-news-srk94 #creator program