Rafeeq Saudagar


Rafeeq Saudagar  is an Indian Urdu poet and doctor. He is the President of the Anjuman Muhibban-e-Urdu. He was awarded the "Achievers Award" by the Karnataka Urdu Academy and the Karnataka Centre Muslim Association in Raichur on 23 June 2019. He is from Yadgir district, Karnataka.

Early life

Saudagar was born to Abdul Razak Saudagar and Hafeeza Begum on 28 March 1971 in Kadechur, Yadgir district, Karnataka.
Saudagar completed his graduation in BUMS from Tipu Sultan Unani Medical College, Gulbarga, and his D. Pharma from P.B. College of Pharmacy, Yadgir. He is a doctor and an Urdu poet by profession.
He began writing poetry at the age of 18 but published his first book in 2004. He is also a supporter of the Urdu language and the Urdu-speaking people of India.

Personal life

Saudagar married Kahkashan Saudagar in 2004. The couple has three sons and lives in Millat Nagar, Yadgir city, Karnataka.

Positions held

  • President - All India Urdu Development Organization - 2012–Present.
  • President - Anjuman Muhibban-e-Urdu - 2012–Present.

    Awards

  • Achievers award - Karnataka Urdu Academy and Karnataka Centre Muslim Association.