Abdul Rahim Roghani (عبدالرحيم روغانے)
Introduction
Abdul Rahim Roghani OR Roghani BaBa(Pashto عبدالرحیم روغانے)(Born in 15 January 1950 & Died in 26 February 2021), also known as Baba-e-Qitta(بابائے قطع), was a celebrated Pashto poet, writer, and intellectual from Swat, Pakistan. He was renowned for his unique and innovative style of poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and social issues.
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Early Life And Education
Roghani was born in 1950 in Swat, Pakistan. He received his early education in Swat and later earned a Master's degree in Pashto literature from Peshawar University.
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Career
Roghani worked as a government teacher for a brief period but resigned due to his sincerity and inability to compromise on his principles. He then dedicated himself to writing and poetry.
Literary Contribution
Roghani penned six books of poetry, including:
Nawi Naghma(نوې نغمه)
Zooredeli Ahsasaat(ځوریدلي احساسات)
Sandrez Ehsaas(سندریز احساس)
Da Ranra Saaqi(د رڼا څاڅکی)
Khud Gharz (prose)»(خودغرض)»
Korbana Khialoona) (prose)«(کوربانه خيالونه »)
Khud Gharz is also translated to English On the Name Of " The Sacred Spirit Of Selfishness" and published in 2019 in London.
His poetry is characterized by its intellectual depth, innovative use of language, and exploration of complex themes.
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Legacy
Roghani was rightly called Baba-e-Qitta (Father of Poetry) due to his excellence in this genre. His poetry mostly reflected popular sentiment and resonated with the people of Pashto-speaking regions.
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Reference :
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- ^ Superadmin. "Renowned Pashto poet Abdul Rahim Roghani passes away". www.24newshd.tv. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ by. "Famous Pashto poet Abdul Rahim Roghani passes away". Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Roghani Baba Sara Akhiri Maraka | Documentary | Bakhtiar Khattak | Latoon Music | 2021. Retrieved 2024-04-30 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Pashto New Poetry | abdur Rahim Roghani Baba Interview. Retrieved 2024-04-30 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Interview with poet Abdul Rahim Roghani by Swatnews.com. Retrieved 2024-04-30 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Roghani, Abdul Rahim (2019-06-26). The Sacred Spirit of Selfishness. Bod Third Party Titles. ISBN 978-3-7103-4033-8.