Zafar Agha
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Born1954
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Died22 March 2024 (aged 69–70)
Fortis Hospital, New Delhi, India
AlmamaterUniversity of Allahabad
OccupationsJournalist and columnist
Zafar Agha | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died | 22 March 2024 (aged 69–70) Fortis Hospital, New Delhi, India |
| Alma mater | University of Allahabad |
| Occupations | Journalist and columnist |
| Known for | Chief Editor of Qaumi Awaz, Navjivan |
Zafar Agha (1954 – 2024, Urdu: ظفر آغا) was an Indian journalist and columnist. He was the editor of Urdu Newspaper Qaumi Awaz, Navjivan and former editor of the National Herald.[1][2][3]
Agha was born in 1954 in Allahabad, attended Yadgar E Hussaini Intermediate College and Allahabad University.[4] While studying English literature, he became involved in the progressive student movement at Allahabad University.[5][6] He maintained his allegiance to left and democratic politics for the rest of his life.[7][8][9][10][11]