Srinagar: An esteemed poet, distinguished broadcaster ,former Director Doordarshan and All India Radio Srinagar (AIR) Farooq Nazki breathed his last at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Specialty Hospital in Katra on Tuesday. He was 84.
Family sources said that the ‘Namaz-e-Janaza’of late Farooq Nazki will be performed today on Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the premises of the shrine of Syed Sahib (RA) Sonwar.
Born on February 14, 1940, Nazki embarked on his illustrious journey in journalism in 1960, lending his voice to the labour-centric newspaper “Zamindar.” His career was adorned with significant milestones.
Serving as the Director of Doordarshan and All India Radio Srinagar, he wielded a profound influence in shaping the media and communication landscape of the region. Beyond the realms of broadcasting, Nazki’s literary prowess illuminated the hearts and minds of countless admirers. His poetic expressions, particularly in the Kashmiri language, resonated with a rare authenticity, earning him the prestigious Sahitya Akademi award in 1995 in Kashmiri literature for his book of poetry, ‘Naar Hyutun Kanzal Wanas’ (Fire in the eyelashes). Death of late Farooq Nazki has been condoled by top J&K leaders, libertarians, poets, journalists and several civil society groups and cultural organisations.
