'…Ek Duniya Chhor Aye': Urdu poet Munawwar Rana dies at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest

Urdu poet Munawwar Rana died on Sunday evening at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest at PGI Hospital in Lucknow. He is survived by his wife, four daughters and a son.

Lucknow: Renowned Urdu poet Munawwar Rana, known for his distinct style, passed away due to cardiac arrest at PGI Hospital in Lucknow on Sunday evening. He was 71. Rana had been battling a long-term illness for several months and was undergoing treatment at PGI Hospital. Rana is survived by his wife, four daughters and a son. He suffered from heart and kidney related ailments. Rana's daughter Sumaiya Rana told news agency PTI that her father will be buried on Monday.

The poet's son Tabrez Rana stated that Munawwar was hospitalized for 14 to 15 days due to illness.
“He was hospitalized for 14 to 15 days due to illness. He was first admitted to Medanta in Lucknow and then to SGPGI where he breathed his last around 11 pm today,” PTI quoted Tabrez Rana as saying.