Ved Rahi, a well-known Dogri and Hindi writer, novelist, playwright, and filmmaker, passed away in a shocking turn of events. The renowned personality died at his home in Thane district, Maharashtra, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. At the time of his demise, he was 93 years old.
Penning down deep sorrow over his passing, the Dogri Sanstha Jammu penned a heartfelt tribute, calling his demise a massive blow to the literary and cultural ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the entire nation.
Paying tribute to the late icon, Professor Lalit Magotra, President of Dogri Sanstha Jammu, said, “His creative genius, literary vision and multifaceted contributions to literature, cinema and television earned him a distinguished place in the national cultural landscape. His literary legacy will continue to inspire generations of writers and creative artists. His demise has created a void that will be difficult to fill.”
Born in Jammu in 1933, Ved Rahi was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Dogri literature. Recognizing his lifelong devotion to the arts, the Dogri Sanstha previously honored him with the prestigious Dinu Bhai Pant Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, followed by the Kunwar Viyogi Sahitya-Kala Samman in 2020.
The Sahitya Akademi and many others have extended their heartfelt condolences to his family, daughters Geetanjali and Poonam, and his massive circle of readers.
