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In Graphics: Remembering Bashir Badr, the poet who turned everyday heartbreak into unforgettable poetry
The Padma Shri-winning poet, who began writing at seven, died in Bhopal after a long battle with dementia. He was 91.













First Published:May 29, 2026, 16:03:06 IST
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