1935 (Ayodhya) – Present • Modern Ghazal Maestro
"Known for using incredibly simple, everyday language to convey complex emotions, Bashir Badr is a modern ghazal maestro. His life witnessed profound tragedy when his house in Meerut was burned down during the 1987 riots, destroying all his books and poetry manuscripts. Despite losing everything, he continued to write poetry emphasizing love, humanity, and peace."