Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza was a famous author, play writer and novelist of
Independent India. Rahi Masoom Raza was born in Ghazipur district of
Eastern Uttar Pradesh. He completed his early education in and around
Ghazipur from where he went to Aligarh Muslim University to complete his
higher studies. Masoom Raza did his doctorate in Hindustani Literature
and persuaded his career in literature.
Rahi Masoom Raza is known for his intense storylines that are weaved in
easy words. Most of his works are based on the themes related to village
and sub-urban life-style. For example, one of his novel named ' Neem ka
Ped' is based on the uneasy relationship of lower caste serfs with their
landlords. This novel has been adapted in to a television series that
became very popular among the masses. Another famous novel 'Katra Bi
Arzoo' is based around Hindu-Muslim sibling rivalry in the city of
Allahabad. In fact, Hindu-Muslim strife has been a popular theme in the
writings of Raza. Another famous novel of his named ' Topi Sukla' also
revolves around the same theme.
In his career spanning 35 years, Rahi Masoom Raza has written lyrics,
dialogues and stories for various movies and television series. His high
came with the telecast of TV series 'Mahabharata' that was based on the
Hindu epic Mahabharata. Masoom Raza, a Muslim, wrote the screenplay and
dialogue of the TV series that went on to become the most watched TV
series in India. At one time, its TRP was staggering 86 %. This was a
triumph for Raza as some Hindu zealots had criticized his inclusion in
the team.
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