Mangaluru, Dec 11: Kannada poet, journalist and photographer Ahmed Anwar passed away after a couple of years of illness at his residence in the city on Sunday. He was 55.
Anwar, who worked as the official photographer of coastaldigest.com for over four years, had been bedridden for last two years. He had played a key role in promoting coastaldigest.com in Mangaluru since its launch in 2010.
However, in spite of his ill health, he continued to write poems and his last anthology of poems in KannadaPayanigana Padyagalu' (poems of a traveller) is ready for release this month.
Anwar, who began his career as a clothe merchant, gradually attracted towards Kannada journalism and literature. Later, he became a columnist of Mangaluru-basedSanmarga' Kannada weekly. His debut anthology of poems,Bharatha Geetha' was published in late 1990s.Gulmohor',Nanna Kanasina Bharata',Bevu Bella' are some of his other works. He is known asAbu Asma' among his Kannadiga fans.
He has bagged several awards includingMuslim Sahitya Prashasti',Attimabbe Prashasti' andSnahe Sathu Prashasti' for his contribution towards Kannada literature. In February 2015, Talent Research Foundation, M Friends and Team Ahlan had jointly organised the exhibition of rare photos captured by Anwar.
Anwar is survived by his parents, wife, two daughters, a son and a large number of relatives, friends, fans and well-wishers.
Ministers UT Khader, B Ramanath Rai, MLAs Mohiuddin Bava, J R Lobo, Beary Sahitya Academy chairman B A Mohammed Haneef among others have expressed deep condolences on the sad demise of Mangaluru's multi-talented personality.
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INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAHI RAJIOON
I had unforgettable moments YOU..Sir
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAHI RAJIOON
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajivoon,
allahummagafirlahoo warhamoo wahfu anhoo ya rabbal aalameen.
may allah grant him highest place in Jannah and give his family Saboor and strength to bear his loss
aameen
May almighty Allah grant him jannathul firdaus
May Allah forgive him
I we miss him
its a shock to hear his demise. i wish the family all the strength to endure the pain and loss of beloved one.May his soul rest in peace.
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajihoon. Allaahummghfirlahoo warhamhoo wahfu anhoo yaa Rabbal Aalameen.ameen.
One of the great human being. Despite being bed ridden he continued to be in touch with his friends and relatives. Till last breath he thanked Allah for giving a life. from death bed he wrote many stories and poems. He should be role model for all of us.
One of the finest photographers Mangaluru has ever produced. Gifted with great talent. A friend, philosopher and poet by nature. RIP. Will miss you forever.
Innalillahi vayinna ilaihi rajivooon... Allahummagfirlahu Warhamhu...
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJIVOON
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon
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Brother Ahmed Anwar my close friend and very talented personality. Always smiling face attract people. In this small age he left us orphan. May Allah forgive him and award him highest rank in Jennah. Aameen.
You are always in my heart dear Anwar.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Illayhi Rajiun - we surely belong to Allah and to him we shall return.
Innalaillahi VA Inna ilaihi rajihoon
May Almighty Allah grant him Jannathul firdaus. A very nice gentleman, very talented . We miss him.
A gentle and humane soul.
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