Agra, May 31 -- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) mourned the demise of its illustrious alumnus, legendary Urdu poet, academician and Padma Shri Dr Bashir Badr, 91, who breathed his last in Bhopal on May 28. Regarded as one of the greatest voices of modern Urdu poetry, Dr Badr leaves behind a timeless literary legacy that touched millions across generations and geographical boundaries, said a press statement issued by the public relations office of AMU. 'Known for his simple yet deeply evocative ghazals, he brought everyday emotions and conversational idiom into the heart of Urdu poetry, making it accessible to a vast readership. His memorable couplets such as "Log toot jaate hain ek ghar banane mein, Tum taras nahin khaate bastiyan jalane mein" and "Ujale apni yaadon ke hamare saath rehne do, Na jaane kis gali mein zindagi ki shaam ho jaaye" have become part of the cultural memory of the subcontinent', stated the press statement. Dr Badr earned his MA, and PhD degrees from the AMU and later served as a lecturer in the Urdu department....