Farewell Shamsur Rahman Faruqi: The Sun That Set in the Earth Â
Faruqi (1935-2020) was simultaneously a high-quality writer, competent critic, respected poet, high-ranking short-story writer, authentic researcher, and expert of prosody and grammar.
Shamsur Rahman Faruqi. Photo: Twitter/@MayaramArvind
Yoon in gharon mein pehle bhi lagti rahi hai aag
(This time around the smoke carries the bloodâs red colour
These homes before too have been burnt by fire)
â Shamsur Rahman Faruqi  Â
Shamsur Rahman Faruqi (1935-2020), the famous critic and researcher of Urdu literature, passed away on December 25 at the age of 85 in Allahabad. Not Prayagraj but the historic city made famous by Allahabadi