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'''Dr Avnish Rahi''' (Born: 11 July 1974, Aligarh) is a Hindi Poet and Bollywood Lyricist.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/aligarh/41518379120-aligarh-news | title=पद्मभूषण गोपालदास ने किया राही के वीडियो एलबम को लॉन्च }}</ref><ref>https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/aligarh/story-rahi-honored-with-life-time-achievement-award-8424334.html</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/aligarh/shahar-aligarh-tu-is-desh-ki-dhadkan-hai-album-launch-2023-02-06 | title=Aligarh News: शहर अलीगढ़ तू इस देश की धड़कन है एलबम लॉन्च, सांस्कृतिक विरासत को दर्शाता है वीडिया }}</ref>
'''Dr. Avnish Rahi''' (born July 11, 1974) is a celebrated Indian lyricist, poet, author, and educator known for his socially conscious literature and powerful poetic voice. From penning his first poem at age 10 to crafting epic narratives and musical works, his creative journey has spanned over four decades, influencing public discourse through art and activism.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lyricist Dr. Avnish Rahi honoured with Sahitya Shiromani Shabd Samman |url=https://boroktimes.com/lyricist-dr-avnish-rahi-honoured-with-sahitya-shiromani-shabd-samman/ |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref>
His father named Amar Singh Rahi is also a writer & poet and mother Rampyari Devi is a housewife. Dr.Rahi recently awarded the honorary degree of vidya vachaspati doctorate 2024 by Pt. Dindayal Upadhyay Vidyapeeth.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://up18news.com/lyricist-dr-avnish-rahis-journey-from-teacher-to-litterateur/ | title=गीतकार डॉ. अवनीश राही का शिक्षक से साहित्यकार तक का सफरनामा | date=13 September 2024 }}</ref>
 
== Early Life & Education ==
Born in [[Aligarh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], into a literary family, his father was renowned poet '''Amar Singh Rahi'''. After the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984, a 10-year-old Rahi wrote his first poem. His debut poetry collection, '''''Bhakton Ki Pukar''''', was published at age 14.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lyricist Dr. Avnish Rahi’s Early Works Recognized |url=https://prataptodaynews.in/?p=18418 |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref> He currently teaches at '''Heeralal Barah Saini Inter College''', Aligarh.
 
== Literary & Musical Career ==
Known as a “'''Jan Kavi'''”, Dr. Rahi’s work often critiques inequality and social injustice. His lyrics have been performed by artists such as '''Kumar Sanu''', '''Udit Narayan''', '''Alka Yagnik''', '''Anuradha Paudwal''', and '''Anup Jalota'''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr. Rahi's Musical Legacy |url=https://happenrecently.com/lyricist-rahis/ |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref>
 
Notable works include:
* '''Suno Bheem Kahani'''
* '''Dr. Ambedkar Jeevan Gatha'''
* '''Bhakton Ki Pukar'''
* '''Bhim Charitmanas'''
* '''Buddha Gyaan Mahasagar'''
* '''Manyavar Kanshiram Charitmanas'''
 
These works use traditional poetic styles such as '''doha''', '''chhand''', '''lavani''', and '''aalha'''.
 
== Film & Screenwriting ==
His lyrics feature in musical films like *Suno Bheem Kahani* and *Dr. Ambedkar Jeevan Gatha*, distributed by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]. He has also contributed to Bollywood projects such as *Mission Hour*, *Pyaar Toh Hamesha Rahega*, and *Rashtramata Savitribai Phule*.<ref>{{cite web |title=Esha Deol inaugurates epic by Dr. Rahi |url=https://hindi.gujjureporter.com/isha-deol-inaugurated-the-epic-of-lyricist-dr-avnish-rahis-epic/ |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref>
 
== Awards & Honors ==
Dr. Rahi’s major recognitions include:
* '''Sahitya Shiromani Shabd Samman''' (2025), presented by actress Bhagyashree<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr. Rahi receives Sahitya Shiromani |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/aligarh/story-dr-avneesh-rahi-to-receive-geet-gandharv-literary-award-2025-201736258753987.html |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref>
* '''Ozone Ratna Award''' (2025), Aligarh<ref>{{cite web |title=Ozone Ratna awarded to Dr. Rahi |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/aligarh/lyricist-dr-rahi-received-ozone-ratna-award-201750688977160.html |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref>
* '''International Achievers Award (Nepal)'''
* '''Bharat Vibhushan''' – Delhi Vidhan Sabha
* '''Chandbardai Geet Rishi Samman''' – Rajasthan Deputy CM<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr. Rahi Honoured at International Level |url=https://morningcity.in/news-details.php?nid=350 |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref>
 
== Affiliations ==
* Lifetime Member – '''IPRS Mumbai'''
* Lifetime Member – '''The Film & Screenwriters Association, Mumbai'''
* Lecturer – '''Heeralal Barah Saini Inter College''', Aligarh


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== Personal Life ==
Dr. Rahi resides in Aligarh and remains active in writing and public speaking. His visual poetry, audio songs, and cultural works are available on his official YouTube channel:<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.AvnishRahi Dr. Avnish Rahi – YouTube Channel]<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr. Rahi’s Audio-Visual Works |url=https://www.aligarhmedia.com/2024/11/Dr-avneesh-rahi.html |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref>


[[Category:1974 births]]
== External Links ==
[[Category:People from Aligarh]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.AvnishRahi Official YouTube Channel]
[[Category:Hindi poetry]]
* [https://boroktimes.com/lyricist-dr-avnish-rahi-honoured-with-sahitya-shiromani-shabd-samman/ Borok Times Article]
[[Category:Indian lyricists]]
* [https://prataptodaynews.in/?p=18683 Pratap Today News]
[[Category:Indian people]]
* [https://happenrecently.com/lyricist-rahis/ Happen Recently Report]

Revision as of 11:34, 12 July 2025


Dr. Avnish Rahi
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Born 11 July 1974 (age 51)
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality Indian
Education M.A., Ph.D. in Hindi Literature
Alma mater
Occupation Lyricist, Poet, Author, Lecturer
Years active 1984–present
Known for Socially-conscious poetry and songs, Ambedkarite literature
Notable works Suno Bheem Kahani, Dr. Ambedkar Jeevan Gatha, Bhakton Ki Pukar, Bhim Charitmanas, Buddha Gyaan Mahasagar
Awards Bharat Vibhushan, Lifetime Achievement Award (Nepal), Aligarh Ratna, Ozone Ratna, Ambedkar Ratna, Hindi Gaurav, Sahitya Shiromani, Chandbardai Geet Rishi Samman
Spouse(s) Not publicly available
Parents Amar Singh Rahi (father)
Religion Hinduism
Website Dr. Avnish Rahi YouTube


Dr. Avnish Rahi (born July 11, 1974) is a celebrated Indian lyricist, poet, author, and educator known for his socially conscious literature and powerful poetic voice. From penning his first poem at age 10 to crafting epic narratives and musical works, his creative journey has spanned over four decades, influencing public discourse through art and activism.[1]

Early Life & Education

Born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, into a literary family, his father was renowned poet Amar Singh Rahi. After the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984, a 10-year-old Rahi wrote his first poem. His debut poetry collection, Bhakton Ki Pukar, was published at age 14.[2] He currently teaches at Heeralal Barah Saini Inter College, Aligarh.

Literary & Musical Career

Known as a “Jan Kavi”, Dr. Rahi’s work often critiques inequality and social injustice. His lyrics have been performed by artists such as Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Anuradha Paudwal, and Anup Jalota.[3]

Notable works include:

  • Suno Bheem Kahani
  • Dr. Ambedkar Jeevan Gatha
  • Bhakton Ki Pukar
  • Bhim Charitmanas
  • Buddha Gyaan Mahasagar
  • Manyavar Kanshiram Charitmanas

These works use traditional poetic styles such as doha, chhand, lavani, and aalha.

Film & Screenwriting

His lyrics feature in musical films like *Suno Bheem Kahani* and *Dr. Ambedkar Jeevan Gatha*, distributed by T-Series. He has also contributed to Bollywood projects such as *Mission Hour*, *Pyaar Toh Hamesha Rahega*, and *Rashtramata Savitribai Phule*.[4]

Awards & Honors

Dr. Rahi’s major recognitions include:

  • Sahitya Shiromani Shabd Samman (2025), presented by actress Bhagyashree[5]
  • Ozone Ratna Award (2025), Aligarh[6]
  • International Achievers Award (Nepal)
  • Bharat Vibhushan – Delhi Vidhan Sabha
  • Chandbardai Geet Rishi Samman – Rajasthan Deputy CM[7]

Affiliations

  • Lifetime Member – IPRS Mumbai
  • Lifetime Member – The Film & Screenwriters Association, Mumbai
  • Lecturer – Heeralal Barah Saini Inter College, Aligarh

Personal Life

Dr. Rahi resides in Aligarh and remains active in writing and public speaking. His visual poetry, audio songs, and cultural works are available on his official YouTube channel:
Dr. Avnish Rahi – YouTube Channel[8]

External Links