Dogri writer and filmmaker Ved Rahi dies at 93

Ved Rahi, a Dogri writer and filmmaker, has died at the age of 93. Two independent reports published on 2 November 2026 confirmed the death. The Sahitya Akademi, India's national literary academy, has paid tribute to him.

Rahi was known as a leading voice in Dogri, the language spoken in the Jammu region. One of his best-known works is 'Aale', which debuted in 1983 and earned wide critical praise. He also worked in films. He directed Gul Gulshan Gulfam, a title linked to his name in the reports.

A lasting literary legacy

The Sahitya Akademi said it mourned his death. It described his influence on Indian literature as profound. The reports say his work enriched Dogri literature and made important strides in Hindi cinema. They also say it shaped a sense of cultural identity.

The reports describe his death as a notable loss for the literary world and for society at large. Neither report gives the cause of death. Funeral arrangements and any further tributes from the government or film bodies have not been reported.