Draft:Abdul Rahim Roghani

 Abdul Rahim Roghani   (عبدالرحيم  روغانے)

Introduction

Abdul Rahim Roghani OR Roghani BaBa(Pashto عبدالرحیم روغانے)(Born in 15 January 1950 & Died in 26 February 2021), also known as Baba-e-Qitta(بابائے قطع), was a celebrated Pashto poet, writer, and intellectual from Swat, Pakistan. He was renowned for his unique and innovative style of poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and social issues.

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Early Life And Education

Roghani was born in 1950 in Swat, Pakistan. He received his early education in Swat and later earned a Master's degree in Pashto literature from Peshawar University.

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Career

Roghani worked as a government teacher for a brief period but resigned due to his sincerity and inability to compromise on his principles. He then dedicated himself to writing and poetry.

Literary Contribution

Roghani penned six books of poetry, including:

Nawi Naghma(نوې نغمه)

Zooredeli Ahsasaat(ځوریدلي احساسات)

Sandrez Ehsaas(سندریز احساس)

Da Ranra Saaqi(د رڼا څاڅکی)

Khud Gharz (prose)»(خودغرض)»

Korbana Khialoona) (prose)«(کوربانه خيالونه »)

Khud Gharz is also translated to English On the Name Of " The Sacred Spirit Of Selfishness" and published in 2019 in London.

His poetry is characterized by its intellectual depth, innovative use of language, and exploration of complex themes.

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Legacy

Roghani was rightly called Baba-e-Qitta (Father of Poetry) due to his excellence in this genre. His poetry mostly reflected popular sentiment and resonated with the people of Pashto-speaking regions.

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