November 20, 2025
Raghupati Sahay was born on 28th August 1896 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is famous under his pen name Firaq Gorakhpuri. He was a noted Poet, Writer, Scholar, Lecturer, Orator and a Critic. According to one critic, he was one of the most notable modern-day Urdu poets from India. He confirmed himself among peers including Yagana Changezi, Muhammad Iqbal, Josh Malihabadi and Jigar Moradabadi.
| Other Name: | Raghupati Sahay |
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| Other Professions: | Writer Literary Critic Scholar Lecturer |
Firaq Gorakhpuri died on 03-03-1982 in New Delhi. He was sick for a long time.
| DEATHDAY | 3 March,1982 (Wednesday) |
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| DEATH PLACE | New Delhi, Delhi |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
Firaq Gorakhpuri was 85 years 6 months & 6 days old age.