Bashir Dada | A distinguished Kashmiri poet, writer, playwright, and actor

Bashir Dada | A distinguished Kashmiri poet, writer, playwright, and actor

News Desk | August 14, 2025 | Featured Edition, Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh | Follow on Google News

Bashir Dada, born in 1952 in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, is a distinguished Kashmiri poet, writer, playwright, and actor. He is renowned for his romantic poetry and significant contributions to Kashmiri literature. Dada has also written and directed numerous dramas, serials, and telefilms in Kashmiri and Urdu for radio and Doordarshan.

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His first Kashmiri ghazal, “Cherat Beh Hao Yes Dil,” marked the beginning of a series of beloved compositions. Hits like “Zarum Ne Durar khada Guwah Chum” have resonated with audiences for over four decades, not only on All India Radio but also on television.

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Dada emphasizes the importance of choosing language based on the words and audience, whether it be Urdu or Kashmiri. He believes that once a poem is shared with the public, it transcends the poet and becomes an asset of the people, shaping the poet’s identity.

Over the years, Bashir Dada has been honored with numerous awards, including the Akashwani Annual Award, National Symposium of Poets Award, Jammu and Kashmir Cultural Academy, and Khilat e Mahjor Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions as an actor and playwright.