| Munawwar Rana (1952-2024) was an Indian poet who wrote poetry in Hindi, Urdu, and Awadhi. |
| He was born in a Muslim family in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, and moved to Kolkata for schooling as a child. |
| After India's partition, his father chose to stay in India instead of migrating to Pakistan with most of their relatives. |
| The family faced financial struggles after losing their land-ownership due to the partition. |
| Munawwar Rana showed interest in Naxalism during his youth in Kolkata and was eventually expelled from home by his father because of his association with Naxalites. |
| During this time, he gained valuable insights into human values and life experiences. |
| He had a deep connection with his mother, which often reflected in his poetry and interviews. |
| Lucknow became his favorite city after visiting, where he met and learned poetry from mentor Wali Aasi. |
| He recited his poetry for the first time in a 'Mushaira' in Delhi. |
| In 2015, he returned the Sahitya Akademi Award, citing concerns about communal harmony in India. |
| Munawwar Rana was known for addressing sensitive topics in his poetry using Hindi and Awadhi words. |
| His poetry frequently celebrated the figure of 'Mother.' |
| Munawwar Rana smoked cigarettes occasionally. |
| He consumed alcohol on various occasions. |
