Quick Info
| Profession | Urdu Poet |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/02/1935 |
| Age | 91 years (died on 28, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 28/05/2026 |
Latest News about Bashir Badr
28/05/2026
Legendary Urdu poet and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Bashir Badr passed away in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, at the age of 91 after a prolonged battle with illness and dementia. He died on Thursday, May 28, 2026, leaving behind a vast legacy of poetry that resonated across India and the Urdu-speaking world. He is survived by his wife Rahat Badr, his children, and countless admirers who found solace in his verses.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Syed Muhammad Bashir |
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| Nickname | Bashir Badr |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 7” |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black (semi-bald, dyed) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Aligarh Muslim University |
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Personal Life
| Married Dr. Rahat Badr after moving to Bhopal, who encouraged his return to writing. | |
| Previously married to a woman from whom he had children Nusrat, Masum, and Saba. | |
| Later married a second wife from whom he had Taiyeb Badr. |
Family
| Father | Sayyed Nazir (an Assistant Accountant in the Indian Police) |
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| Mother | Aaliya Begum |
| Religion | Islam |
| Siblings | 3 older siblings |
| Spouse | Rahat Badr |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bashir was born in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, as the 4th child of Sayyed Nazir and Aaliya Begum. | |
| 2. He was known as an obedient and respectful child during his childhood. | |
| 3. Bashir began writing poetry when he was just seven years old. | |
| 4. At the age of 16, he had to leave his studies to support his family due to his father's illness. | |
| 5. Due to communal unrest, Bashir lost all his belongings when his house was burned down. | |
| 6. After moving to Bhopal, he met his future wife Dr. Rahat, who encouraged him to resume his writing. | |
| 7. Bashir has published over 7 poetry collections in Urdu and 1 in Hindi. | |
| 8. His works have been translated into English and French languages. | |
| 9. Bashir has also held the position of chairman at the Urdu Akademi. | |
| 10. He taught Urdu at Aligarh Muslim University and later served as a lecturer and head of the department at Meerut College for 17 years. | |
| 11. He received his PhD degree from Aligarh Muslim University in 2021, 47 years after it was conferred in 1973. | |
| 12. In 1987, his property was damaged during the Meerut communal riots, after which he moved to Bhopal. | |
| 13. He is currently suffering from dementia. | |
| 14. His most famous ghazal is 'Dushmani Jam Kar Karo', written in 1972 during the Shimla Agreement, dealing with the partition of India and its aftermath. | |
| 15. He suffered from dementia in his later years. |