Asim Randeri
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Asim Randeri | |
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| Born | Subedar Mahmood Mian Muhammad Imam 15 August 1904 |
| Died | 6 February 2009 (aged 104) |
| Pen name | Asim Randeri |
| Occupation | Poet, ghazal writer |
| Nationality | Indian |
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Asim Randeri, born Subedar Mahmood Mian Muhammad Imam (15 August 1904 – 5 February 2009), was a Gujarati language poet, mainly popular for his ghazals. He was a legend in Gujarati literature from the pre-independence era and recipient of the Vali Gujarati Award and Kalapi Award of 2005.
Career
Works
Randeri's works like Leela,[3] Shanagar, Tapi Tirey and Gulchhadi with their bold style revolutionized Gujarati ghazal writing. Leela, a fictitious character created by Randeri, was a hit among youth. His love for this character continued and lived in the form of a magazine with the same title for six years. Tapi Tirey is a collection of Gujarati ghazals on love blossoming on the banks of the river Tapi, considered to be the lifeline of Surat, which had become hub of Gujarati ghazal in the 1920s.
Manhar Udhas, famous Gujarati Ghazal singer made many of Asim's ghazals famous in early 2000s.
