Dogri writer Ved Rahi dies at 93 in Thane

Ved Rahi, acclaimed Dogri and Hindi writer, poet, screenwriter, and filmmaker, passed away on November 1, 2026, at his residence in Thane, Maharashtra. He was 93. A Sahitya Akademi Award winner (1983) and Fellow (2024), Rahi authored over 15 Dogri works and contributed scripts to around 25 Hindi films.