Veteran writer and filmmaker Ved Rahi dies at 93

Veteran writer and filmmaker Ved Rahi, best remembered for directing the much-loved Doordarshan serial Gul Gulshan Gulfam, died at his residence in Maharashtra's Thane district on Sunday morning. He was 93.

Rahi's last rites were held at the Kopari cremation ground in Thane later in the afternoon. He is survived by his daughters, Geetanjali and Poonam, and their families.

A towering name in Dogri literature, Rahi was honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983 for his short-story collection Aale. His contribution to literature was recognised once again



in 2024, when he received the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, among the institution's highest distinctions. Over the years, he also received several awards for his literary and cultural work. The Sahitya Akademi's official X handle paid tribute to the writer following his death.

While his literary achievements earned him recognition, Rahi also left a considerable mark on Indian cinema and television. He wrote for more than 25 films, contributing screenplays and dialogues to titles such as Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi, Aap Aaye Bahaar Aayi, Beimaan, Mome Ki Gudiya and Bezubaan.