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{{short description|Indian businessman and writer}} | {{short description|Indian businessman and writer}} | ||
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| name = Sanjiv Saraf | | name = Sanjiv Saraf | ||
| image = File:Sanjiv Saraf.jpg | | image = File:Sanjiv Saraf.jpg | ||
| | | 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 = | | website = {{URL|rekhta.org}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Sanjiv Saraf''' is an Indian | '''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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |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> | |||
* 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> | |||
* 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 == | == References == | ||
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| Born | 30 December 1958 |
| 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 founded Rekhta Foundation,[1][2] 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.[3] Saraf wrote Love Longing Loss and Nava-e-Sarosh, focusing on Urdu literature and culture.[4][5]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Saraf was born on 30 December 1958.[6] He graduated from Scindia School, Gwalior in 1975.[7] He later graduated from IIT Kharagpur in the year 1980 after which he joined the family business.[8]
In 1984, he established Polyplex Corporation,[9][10][8] a major producer of thin polyester films.[11] Polyplex is among the thirty five Indian companies in Forbes Asia's 'Best Under a Billion' list.[12] Manupatra, India’s legal online resource, was also founded by Sanjiv Saraf in the year 2000.[13][14]
He established the Rekhta Foundation in 2013.[15] He obtained an honorary doctorate from Maulana Azad National Urdu University Hyderabad in 2016 for his work in reviving the interest in Urdu language.[16][17]
In 2020 he was awarded with the Madhav Award by the Scindia school.[7][18]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- 2018 - Sir Syed Excellence Award awarded by Aligarh Muslim University in 2018, for the contribution in promoting Urdu.[19]
- 2020 - Madhav Award by Scindia School, Gwalior in 2020, for the entrepreneurial spirit, community service and promotion of Urdu.[20]
- 2013 - Farogh-e-Urdu Award by Nai Duniya in 2013 for the development of Urdu language.[21]
- 2018 - Alamdar-e-Urdu by Bazm-e-Urdu, Dubai in 2018 for non-scholarly contributions in promoting Urdu.[22][23]
- 2016 - Mir Taqi Mir Award by AFMI (American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin) in 2016 for the promotion of Urdu language.[24]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "About Founder". Rekhta.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "The Scindia School Celebrates Its 123rd Founder's Day Online". 23 October 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Sanjiv Saraf: A Saviour Of Languages". Forbes India. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ↑ "Growth Story | polyplex". www.polyplex.com. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ↑ "Polyplex Corporation LTD Information - Polyplex Corporation LTD Company Profile, Polyplex Corporation LTD News on The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ↑ "Polyester film maker Polyplex raises stake in Thai arm". VCCircle. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ↑ "SRF, Polyplex, Glodyne among 35 Indian companies in Forbes Asia's 'Best Under a Billion' list". The Economic Times. 31 August 2011. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ Bench, Bar &. "Meet Deepak Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer and Founder Director Manupatra". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ Notice, The Delhi Walla · in Farewell (28 March 2015). "Our Self-Written Obituaries – Sanjiv Saraf, Maharani Bagh". The Delhi Walla. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "10 years of Rekhta". The Tribune. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ rasia (27 December 2016). "MANUU Honours Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjiv Saraf with Doctorate". The Siasat Daily – Archive. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjiv Saraf to be honoured by Maulana Azad National Urdu University | India.com". www.india.com. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "Madhav Awardees". The Scindia School. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ↑ "Christian W Troll and Sanjiv Saraf to receive Sir Syed Excellence Awards". The Times of India. 9 September 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "The Scindia School Celebrates Its 123rd Founder's Day Online". BW Education. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ ANI (14 September 2013). "Ansari presents Nai Duniya Awards for excellence in Urdu Journalism". Business Standard India. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ Haziq, Saman. "Mehfil-e-Urdu with Bollywood stars attracts thousands". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "Urdu Awards". Urdu Cultural Events in Dubai United Arab Emirates. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "American federation of Indian Muslims pledges Scholarships worth Rs.4 crore; gives Excellence Awards for Luminaries". The Milli Gazette — Indian Muslims Leading News Source. Retrieved 9 March 2023.