Rasa Chughtai (born Mirza Mohtashim Ali Baig; 1928 – 2018) was a Pakistani poet in Urdu who was known for Zanjeer-e-Hamsaigi and Tere Aane Ka Intezaar Raha.[1][2]

Rasa Chughtai
Born
Mirza Mohtashim Ali Baig

1928
Died5 January 2018(2018-01-05) (aged 89–90)
CitizenshipBritish India (1928–1947)
India (1947–1951)
Pakistan (1951–2018)
OccupationPoet
Known forRekta
Zanjeer-e-Hamsaigi
Tere Aane Ka Intezaar Raha

Personal life

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Chughtai was born in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan in 1928. In 1951, he migrated from India to Pakistan.[2] On 5 January 2018, he died in Karachi.[2][3]

Works

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He was author of following works:[1][3]

  • Rekta
  • Zanjeer-e-Hamsaigi
  • Tere Aane Ka Intezaar Raha

References

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  1. ^ a b "Noted Urdu poet Rasa Chughtai passes away at 90". www.geo.tv.
  2. ^ a b c Ahmed, Naseer (6 January 2018). "Eminent poet Rasa Chughtai passes away". Dawn. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b Khan, Aftab (7 January 2018). "End of an era: Urdu poet Rasa Chughtai passes away". Express Tribune. Retrieved 10 June 2018.