Sanjiv Saraf | |
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| Born | 30 December 1958 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Agricultural Engineering from IIT Kharagpur |
| Occupation | Chairman of Polyplex Corporation Ltd. |
| Organization | Rekhta Foundation |
| Website | rekhta |
Sanjiv Saraf (born 30 December 1958) is an Indian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. He is widely recognized as the visionary founder of the Rekhta Foundation[1][2] an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Urdu literature. Under his leadership, the Rekhta Foundation has curated the Rekhta website, a comprehensive repository of Urdu literary works, and has been instrumental in hosting the prestigious annual event known as Jashn-e-Rekhta since 2015.[3] Saraf is also an accomplished author, having penned notable books such as "Love Longing Loss" and "Nava-e-Sarosh." His literary contributions have made a significant impact on the world of Urdu literature and culture.[4][5]
- ^ "Rekhta: From Amir Khusrau to Mirza Ghalib, Sanjiv Saraf's initiative is saving India's Urdu heritage, one book at a time". Hindustan Times. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Family Philanthropy Is Spreading Its Wings In India". Forbes India. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Delhi: Over 50 sessions of qawwalis, ghazals, poetry & more at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022". The Times of India. 30 November 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Sanjiv Saraf's 'Love Longing Loss' Takes You on the Journey of Ishq, One Sher at a Time". The Wire. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Preserving our heritage". The Pioneer. Retrieved 9 March 2023.