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	\| name = Sanjiv Saraf		\| name = Sanjiv Saraf
	\| image = File:Sanjiv Saraf.jpg		\| image = File:Sanjiv Saraf.jpg
	\| ~~nationality~~ = ~~Indian~~		\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1958\|12\|30\|df=y}}
	\| education = Agricultural Engineering from IIT Kharagpur		\| education = Agricultural Engineering from IIT Kharagpur
	\| occupation = Chairman of Polyplex Corporation Ltd.		\| occupation = Chairman of [[Polyplex (company)\|Polyplex Corporation Ltd.]]
	\| organization = Rekhta Foundation		\| organization = [[Rekhta Foundation]]
	\| website = ~~www.~~rekhta.org		\| website = {{URL\|rekhta.org}}
	}}		}}

	'''Sanjiv Saraf''' is an Indian ~~businessman~~, philanthropist, and ~~writer~~. He ~~is best known for being the founder of~~ [[~~Rekhta (website)\|~~Rekhta Foundation]],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Rekhta: From Amir Khusrau to Mirza Ghalib, Sanjiv Saraf's initiative is saving India's Urdu heritage, one book at a time \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/rekhta-from-amir-khusrau-to-mirza-ghalib-sanjiv-saraf-s-initiative-is-saving-india-s-urdu-heritage-one-book-at-a-time/story-5pYJ3iX1NgcveAkw5wTCmI.html \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Family Philanthropy Is Spreading Its Wings In India \|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/column/family-philanthropy-is-spreading-its-wings-in-india/83493/1 \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=Forbes India \|language=en}}</ref> which ~~runs~~ [[~~Rekhta (website)\|Rekhta~~]] ~~website, a repository of~~ [[~~Urdu~~]] ~~literature~~ and ~~organizes the annual event~~ [[Jashn-e-Rekhta]] since 2015.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Delhi: Over 50 sessions of qawwalis, ghazals, poetry & more at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022 \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/over-50-sessions-of-qawwalis-ghazals-poetry-more-at-jashn-e-rekhta-2022/articleshow/95864570.cms \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> ~~He has written books like~~ Love Longing Loss and Nava-e-Sarosh.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Sanjiv Saraf's 'Love Longing Loss' Takes You on the Journey of Ishq, One Sher at a Time \|url=https://thewire.in/books/sanjiv-saraf-love-longing-loss-urdu-poetry-book \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The Wire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Pioneer \|first=The \|title=Preserving our heritage \|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/vivacity/preserving-our-heritage.html \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The Pioneer \|language=en}}</ref>		'''Sanjiv Saraf''' (born 30 December 1958) is an Indian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. He founded [[Rekhta Foundation]],<ref>{{Cite web \|date=26 August 2020 \|title=Rekhta: From Amir Khusrau to Mirza Ghalib, Sanjiv Saraf's initiative is saving India's Urdu heritage, one book at a time \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/rekhta-from-amir-khusrau-to-mirza-ghalib-sanjiv-saraf-s-initiative-is-saving-india-s-urdu-heritage-one-book-at-a-time/story-5pYJ3iX1NgcveAkw5wTCmI.html \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Family Philanthropy Is Spreading Its Wings In India \|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/column/family-philanthropy-is-spreading-its-wings-in-india/83493/1 \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=Forbes India \|language=en}}</ref> a not-for-profit organisation which promotes [[Urdu literature]]. The Foundation has curated the [[Rekhta]] portal to document Urdu literary works and it hosts [[Jashn-e-Rekhta]], an annual literary festival, since 2015.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=30 November 2022 \|title=Delhi: Over 50 sessions of qawwalis, ghazals, poetry & more at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022 \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/over-50-sessions-of-qawwalis-ghazals-poetry-more-at-jashn-e-rekhta-2022/articleshow/95864570.cms \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Saraf wrote ''Love Longing Loss'' and ''Nava-e-Sarosh'', focusing on Urdu literature and culture.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Sanjiv Saraf's 'Love Longing Loss' Takes You on the Journey of Ishq, One Sher at a Time \|url=https://thewire.in/books/sanjiv-saraf-love-longing-loss-urdu-poetry-book \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The Wire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Pioneer \|first=The \|title=Preserving our heritage \|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/vivacity/preserving-our-heritage.html \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The Pioneer \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	Saraf ~~is an alumnus of~~ [[Scindia School]], [[Gwalior]] ~~from where he graduated~~ in 1975.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=The Scindia School Celebrates Its 123rd Founder’s Day Online \|url=https://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/The-Scindia-School-Celebrates-Its-123rd-Founder-s-Day-Online/23-10-2020-334773/ \|access-date=20 May 2023}}</ref> He later graduated from [[IIT Kharagpur]] in the year 1980 after which he joined the family business.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Sanjiv Saraf: A Saviour Of Languages \|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/leadership/sanjiv-saraf-a-saviour-of-languages/83579/1 \|access-date=20 May 2023 \|website=Forbes India \|language=en}}</ref>		Saraf was born on 30 December 1958.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.rekhta.org/CMS/About-Founder\|title=About Founder\|publisher=Rekhta}}</ref> He graduated from [[Scindia School]], [[Gwalior]] in 1975.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=23 October 2020 \|title=The Scindia School Celebrates Its 123rd Founder’s Day Online \|url=https://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/The-Scindia-School-Celebrates-Its-123rd-Founder-s-Day-Online/23-10-2020-334773/ \|access-date=20 May 2023}}</ref> He later graduated from [[IIT Kharagpur]] in the year 1980 after which he joined the family business.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Sanjiv Saraf: A Saviour Of Languages \|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/leadership/sanjiv-saraf-a-saviour-of-languages/83579/1 \|access-date=20 May 2023 \|website=Forbes India \|language=en}}</ref>

	In 1984, he established [[Polyplex (company)\|Polyplex]] Corporation,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Growth Story {{!}} polyplex \|url=https://www.polyplex.com/growth-story \|access-date=20 May 2023 \|website=www.polyplex.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Polyplex Corporation LTD Information - Polyplex Corporation LTD Company Profile, Polyplex Corporation LTD News on The Economic Times \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/company/ \|access-date=20 May 2023 \|website=The Economic Times \|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> a major producer of thin polyester films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Polyester film maker Polyplex raises stake in Thai arm \|url=https://www.vccircle.com/polyplex-corp-raises-stake-thailand-based-arm \|access-date=20 May 2023 \|website=VCCircle \|language=en-US}}</ref> Polyplex is among the thirty five Indian companies in [[Forbes]] Asia's 'Best Under a Billion' list.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=SRF, Polyplex, Glodyne among 35 Indian companies in Forbes Asia's 'Best Under a Billion' list \|work=The Economic Times \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/srf-polyplex-glodyne-among-35-indian-companies-in-forbes-asias-best-under-a-billion-list/articleshow/9806655.cms \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|issn=0013-0389}}</ref> Manupatra, India’s legal online resource, was also founded by Sanjiv Saraf in the year 2000.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bench \|first=Bar & \|title=Meet Deepak Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer and Founder Director Manupatra \|url=https://www.barandbench.com/interviews/deepak-kapoor-chief-executive-officer-and-founder-director-manupatra-0 \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Notice \|first=The Delhi Walla · in Farewell \|title=Our Self-Written Obituaries – Sanjiv Saraf, Maharani Bagh \|url=https://www.thedelhiwalla.com/2015/03/28/our-self-written-obituaries-sanjiv-saraf-maharani-bagh/ \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The Delhi Walla \|language=en-US}}</ref>		In 1984, he established [[Polyplex (company)\|Polyplex]] Corporation,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Growth Story {{!}} polyplex \|url=https://www.polyplex.com/growth-story \|access-date=20 May 2023 \|website=www.polyplex.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Polyplex Corporation LTD Information - Polyplex Corporation LTD Company Profile, Polyplex Corporation LTD News on The Economic Times \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/company/ \|access-date=20 May 2023 \|website=The Economic Times \|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> a major producer of thin polyester films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Polyester film maker Polyplex raises stake in Thai arm \|url=https://www.vccircle.com/polyplex-corp-raises-stake-thailand-based-arm \|access-date=20 May 2023 \|website=VCCircle \|language=en-US}}</ref> Polyplex is among the thirty five Indian companies in [[Forbes]] Asia's 'Best Under a Billion' list.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=31 August 2011 \|title=SRF, Polyplex, Glodyne among 35 Indian companies in Forbes Asia's 'Best Under a Billion' list \|work=The Economic Times \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/srf-polyplex-glodyne-among-35-indian-companies-in-forbes-asias-best-under-a-billion-list/articleshow/9806655.cms \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|issn=0013-0389}}</ref> Manupatra, India’s legal online resource, was also founded by Sanjiv Saraf in the year 2000.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bench \|first=Bar & \|title=Meet Deepak Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer and Founder Director Manupatra \|url=https://www.barandbench.com/interviews/deepak-kapoor-chief-executive-officer-and-founder-director-manupatra-0 \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Notice \|first=The Delhi Walla · in Farewell \|date=28 March 2015 \|title=Our Self-Written Obituaries – Sanjiv Saraf, Maharani Bagh \|url=https://www.thedelhiwalla.com/2015/03/28/our-self-written-obituaries-sanjiv-saraf-maharani-bagh/ \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The Delhi Walla \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	He established the Rekhta Foundation in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=10 years of Rekhta \|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/10-years-of-rekhta-472499 \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The Tribune}}</ref> He obtained an honorary doctorate from [[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]] Hyderabad in 2016 for his work in reviving the interest in Urdu language.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=rasia \|title=MANUU Honours Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjiv Saraf with Doctorate \|url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/manuu-honours-shah-rukh-khan-sanjiv-saraf-doctorate-1095364/ \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The ~~Socialibnacc~~ Daily – Archive \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjiv Saraf to be honoured by Maulana Azad National Urdu University {{!}} India.com \|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-and-sanjiv-saraf-to-be-honoured-by-maulana-azad-national-urdu-university-1719607/ \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=www.india.com \|language=en}}</ref>		He established the Rekhta Foundation in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=22 January 2013 \|title=10 years of Rekhta \|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/10-years-of-rekhta-472499 \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The Tribune}}</ref> He obtained an honorary doctorate from [[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]] Hyderabad in 2016 for his work in reviving the interest in Urdu language.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=rasia \|date=27 December 2016 \|title=MANUU Honours Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjiv Saraf with Doctorate \|url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/manuu-honours-shah-rukh-khan-sanjiv-saraf-doctorate-1095364/ \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The Siasat Daily – Archive \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjiv Saraf to be honoured by Maulana Azad National Urdu University {{!}} India.com \|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-and-sanjiv-saraf-to-be-honoured-by-maulana-azad-national-urdu-university-1719607/ \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=www.india.com \|language=en}}</ref>

	In, 2020 he was awarded with the Madhav Award by the Scindia school.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Madhav Awardees \|url=https://www.scindia.edu/madhav-awardees/ \|access-date=20 May 2023 \|website=The Scindia School \|language=en}}</ref>		In 2020 he was awarded with the Madhav Award by the Scindia school.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Madhav Awardees \|url=https://www.scindia.edu/madhav-awardees/ \|access-date=20 May 2023 \|website=The Scindia School \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Awards ==		== Awards ==
	● 2018 - Sir Syed Excellence Award awarded by [[Aligarh Muslim University]] in 2018, for the contribution in promoting Urdu.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Christian W Troll and Sanjiv Saraf to receive Sir Syed Excellence Awards \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/christian-w-troll-and-sanjiv-saraf-to-receive-sir-syed-excellence-awards/articleshow/65745150.cms \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref>		* 2018 - Sir Syed Excellence Award awarded by [[Aligarh Muslim University]] in 2018, for the contribution in promoting Urdu.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=9 September 2018 \|title=Christian W Troll and Sanjiv Saraf to receive Sir Syed Excellence Awards \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/christian-w-troll-and-sanjiv-saraf-to-receive-sir-syed-excellence-awards/articleshow/65745150.cms \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

	● 2020 - [[Madhav Award]] by Scindia School, Gwalior in 2020, for the entrepreneurial spirit, community service and promotion of Urdu.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The Scindia School Celebrates Its 123rd Founder's Day Online \|url=http://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/The-Scindia-School-Celebrates-Its-123rd-Founder-s-Day-Online/23-10-2020-334773 \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=BW Education \|language=en}}</ref>		* 2020 - Madhav Award by Scindia School, Gwalior in 2020, for the entrepreneurial spirit, community service and promotion of Urdu.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The Scindia School Celebrates Its 123rd Founder's Day Online \|url=http://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/The-Scindia-School-Celebrates-Its-123rd-Founder-s-Day-Online/23-10-2020-334773 \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=BW Education \|language=en}}</ref>

	● 2013 - [[Farogh-e-Urdu Award]] by Nai Duniya in 2013 for the development of Urdu language.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=ANI \|title=Ansari presents Nai Duniya Awards for excellence in Urdu Journalism \|work=Business Standard India \|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/ansari-presents-nai-duniya-awards-for-excellence-in-urdu-journalism-113091400253_1.html \|access-date=9 March 2023}}</ref>		* 2013 - Farogh-e-Urdu Award by [[Nai Duniya]] in 2013 for the development of Urdu language.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=ANI \|date=14 September 2013 \|title=Ansari presents Nai Duniya Awards for excellence in Urdu Journalism \|work=Business Standard India \|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/ansari-presents-nai-duniya-awards-for-excellence-in-urdu-journalism-113091400253_1.html \|access-date=9 March 2023}}</ref>

	● 2018 - Alamdar-e-Urdu by Bazm-e-Urdu, Dubai in 2018 for non-scholarly contributions in promoting Urdu.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Haziq \|first=Saman \|title=Mehfil-e-Urdu with Bollywood stars attracts thousands \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/community/mehfil-e-urdu-with-bollywood-stars-attracts-thousands \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=Khaleej Times \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Urdu Awards \|url=https://www.bazmeurdu.org/urdu-awards/ \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=Urdu Cultural Events in Dubai United Arab Emirates \|language=en-US}}</ref>		* 2018 - Alamdar-e-Urdu by Bazm-e-Urdu, Dubai in 2018 for non-scholarly contributions in promoting Urdu.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Haziq \|first=Saman \|title=Mehfil-e-Urdu with Bollywood stars attracts thousands \|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/community/mehfil-e-urdu-with-bollywood-stars-attracts-thousands \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=Khaleej Times \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Urdu Awards \|url=https://www.bazmeurdu.org/urdu-awards/ \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=Urdu Cultural Events in Dubai United Arab Emirates \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	● 2016 - Mir Taqi Mir Award by AFMI (American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin) in 2016 for the promotion of Urdu language.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=American federation of Indian Muslims pledges Scholarships worth Rs.4 crore; gives Excellence Awards for Luminaries \|url=https://www.milligazette.com/news/9-education-and-careers/15384-american-federation-of-indian-muslims-pledges-scholarships-worth-rs-4-crore-gives-excellence-awards-for-luminaries/ \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The Milli Gazette — Indian Muslims Leading News Source \|language=en}}</ref>		* 2016 - [[Mir Taqi Mir]] Award by AFMI (American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin) in 2016 for the promotion of Urdu language.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=American federation of Indian Muslims pledges Scholarships worth Rs.4 crore; gives Excellence Awards for Luminaries \|url=https://www.milligazette.com/news/9-education-and-careers/15384-american-federation-of-indian-muslims-pledges-scholarships-worth-rs-4-crore-gives-excellence-awards-for-luminaries/ \|access-date=9 March 2023 \|website=The Milli Gazette — Indian Muslims Leading News Source \|language=en}}</ref>

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{{Infobox person
| name = Sanjiv Saraf
| image = File:Sanjiv Saraf.jpg
| nationality = Indian
| education = Agricultural Engineering from IIT Kharagpur
| occupation = Chairman of Polyplex Corporation Ltd.
| organization = Rekhta Foundation
| website = www.rekhta.org
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'''Sanjiv Saraf''' is an Indian businessman, philanthropist, and writer. He is best known for being the founder of [[Rekhta (website)|Rekhta Foundation]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rekhta: From Amir Khusrau to Mirza Ghalib, Sanjiv Saraf's initiative is saving India's Urdu heritage, one book at a time |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/rekhta-from-amir-khusrau-to-mirza-ghalib-sanjiv-saraf-s-initiative-is-saving-india-s-urdu-heritage-one-book-at-a-time/story-5pYJ3iX1NgcveAkw5wTCmI.html |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Family Philanthropy Is Spreading Its Wings In India |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/column/family-philanthropy-is-spreading-its-wings-in-india/83493/1 |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=Forbes India |language=en}}</ref> which runs [[Rekhta (website)|Rekhta]] website, a repository of [[Urdu]] literature and organizes the annual event [[Jashn-e-Rekhta]] since 2015.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Delhi: Over 50 sessions of qawwalis, ghazals, poetry & more at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/over-50-sessions-of-qawwalis-ghazals-poetry-more-at-jashn-e-rekhta-2022/articleshow/95864570.cms |access-date=9 March 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He has written books like Love Longing Loss and Nava-e-Sarosh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sanjiv Saraf's 'Love Longing Loss' Takes You on the Journey of Ishq, One Sher at a Time |url=https://thewire.in/books/sanjiv-saraf-love-longing-loss-urdu-poetry-book |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=The Wire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pioneer |first=The |title=Preserving our heritage |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/vivacity/preserving-our-heritage.html |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=The Pioneer |language=en}}</ref>

== Biography ==
Saraf is an alumnus of [[Scindia School]], [[Gwalior]] from where he graduated in 1975.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=The Scindia School Celebrates Its 123rd Founder’s Day Online |url=https://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/The-Scindia-School-Celebrates-Its-123rd-Founder-s-Day-Online/23-10-2020-334773/ |access-date=20 May 2023}}</ref> He later graduated from [[IIT Kharagpur]] in the year 1980 after which he joined the family business.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Sanjiv Saraf: A Saviour Of Languages |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/leadership/sanjiv-saraf-a-saviour-of-languages/83579/1 |access-date=20 May 2023 |website=Forbes India |language=en}}</ref>

In 1984, he established [[Polyplex (company)|Polyplex]] Corporation,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Growth Story {{!}} polyplex |url=https://www.polyplex.com/growth-story |access-date=20 May 2023 |website=www.polyplex.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Polyplex Corporation LTD Information - Polyplex Corporation LTD Company Profile, Polyplex Corporation LTD News on The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/company/ |access-date=20 May 2023 |website=The Economic Times |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> a major producer of thin polyester films.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Polyester film maker Polyplex raises stake in Thai arm |url=https://www.vccircle.com/polyplex-corp-raises-stake-thailand-based-arm |access-date=20 May 2023 |website=VCCircle |language=en-US}}</ref> Polyplex is among the thirty five Indian companies in [[Forbes]] Asia's 'Best Under a Billion' list.<ref>{{Cite news |title=SRF, Polyplex, Glodyne among 35 Indian companies in Forbes Asia's 'Best Under a Billion' list |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/srf-polyplex-glodyne-among-35-indian-companies-in-forbes-asias-best-under-a-billion-list/articleshow/9806655.cms |access-date=9 March 2023 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> Manupatra, India’s legal online resource, was also founded by Sanjiv Saraf in the year 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bench |first=Bar & |title=Meet Deepak Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer and Founder Director Manupatra |url=https://www.barandbench.com/interviews/deepak-kapoor-chief-executive-officer-and-founder-director-manupatra-0 |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Notice |first=The Delhi Walla · in Farewell |title=Our Self-Written Obituaries – Sanjiv Saraf, Maharani Bagh |url=https://www.thedelhiwalla.com/2015/03/28/our-self-written-obituaries-sanjiv-saraf-maharani-bagh/ |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=The Delhi Walla |language=en-US}}</ref>

He established the Rekhta Foundation in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=10 years of Rekhta |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/10-years-of-rekhta-472499 |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=The Tribune}}</ref> He obtained an honorary doctorate from [[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]] Hyderabad in 2016 for his work in reviving the interest in Urdu language.<ref>{{Cite web |last=rasia |title=MANUU Honours Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjiv Saraf with Doctorate |url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/manuu-honours-shah-rukh-khan-sanjiv-saraf-doctorate-1095364/ |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=The Socialibnacc Daily – Archive |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjiv Saraf to be honoured by Maulana Azad National Urdu University {{!}} India.com |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-and-sanjiv-saraf-to-be-honoured-by-maulana-azad-national-urdu-university-1719607/ |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref>

In, 2020 he was awarded with the Madhav Award by the Scindia school.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Madhav Awardees |url=https://www.scindia.edu/madhav-awardees/ |access-date=20 May 2023 |website=The Scindia School |language=en}}</ref>

== Awards ==
● 2018 - Sir Syed Excellence Award awarded by [[Aligarh Muslim University]] in 2018, for the contribution in promoting Urdu.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Christian W Troll and Sanjiv Saraf to receive Sir Syed Excellence Awards |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/christian-w-troll-and-sanjiv-saraf-to-receive-sir-syed-excellence-awards/articleshow/65745150.cms |access-date=9 March 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

● 2020 - [[Madhav Award]] by Scindia School, Gwalior in 2020, for the entrepreneurial spirit, community service and promotion of Urdu.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Scindia School Celebrates Its 123rd Founder's Day Online |url=http://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/The-Scindia-School-Celebrates-Its-123rd-Founder-s-Day-Online/23-10-2020-334773 |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=BW Education |language=en}}</ref>

● 2013 - [[Farogh-e-Urdu Award]] by Nai Duniya in 2013 for the development of Urdu language.<ref>{{Cite news |last=ANI |title=Ansari presents Nai Duniya Awards for excellence in Urdu Journalism |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/ansari-presents-nai-duniya-awards-for-excellence-in-urdu-journalism-113091400253_1.html |access-date=9 March 2023}}</ref>

● 2018 - Alamdar-e-Urdu by Bazm-e-Urdu, Dubai in 2018 for non-scholarly contributions in promoting Urdu.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haziq |first=Saman |title=Mehfil-e-Urdu with Bollywood stars attracts thousands |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/community/mehfil-e-urdu-with-bollywood-stars-attracts-thousands |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Urdu Awards |url=https://www.bazmeurdu.org/urdu-awards/ |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=Urdu Cultural Events in Dubai United Arab Emirates |language=en-US}}</ref>

● 2016 - Mir Taqi Mir Award by AFMI (American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin) in 2016 for the promotion of Urdu language.<ref>{{Cite web |title=American federation of Indian Muslims pledges Scholarships worth Rs.4 crore; gives Excellence Awards for Luminaries |url=https://www.milligazette.com/news/9-education-and-careers/15384-american-federation-of-indian-muslims-pledges-scholarships-worth-rs-4-crore-gives-excellence-awards-for-luminaries/ |access-date=9 March 2023 |website=The Milli Gazette — Indian Muslims Leading News Source |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.rekhta.org/CMS/About-Founder Profile on Rekhta.org]

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