Sanjiv Saraf
Born (1958-12-30) 30 December 1958
NationalityIndian
EducationAgricultural Engineering from IIT Kharagpur
OccupationChairman of Polyplex Corporation Ltd.
OrganizationRekhta Foundation
Websiterekhta.org

Sanjiv Saraf (born December 1958) is an Indian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. He is widely recognized as the visionary founder of the Rekhta Foundation[1][2] an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Urdu literature. Under his leadership, the Rekhta Foundation has curated the Rekhta website, a comprehensive repository of Urdu literary works, and has been instrumental in hosting the prestigious annual event known as Jashn-e-Rekhta since 2015.[3] Saraf is also an accomplished author, having penned notable books such as "Love Longing Loss" and "Nava-e-Sarosh." His literary contributions have made a significant impact on the world of Urdu literature and culture.[4][5]

Biography

Saraf was born on 30 December 1958.[6] He is an alumnus of Scindia School, Gwalior from where he graduated 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

● 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

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "Family Philanthropy Is Spreading Its Wings In India". Forbes India. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Sanjiv Saraf's 'Love Longing Loss' Takes You on the Journey of Ishq, One Sher at a Time". The Wire. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  5. ↑ Pioneer, The. "Preserving our heritage". The Pioneer. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "About Founder". Rekhta.
  7. 1 2 "The Scindia School Celebrates Its 123rd Founder's Day Online". 23 October 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  8. 1 2 "Sanjiv Saraf: A Saviour Of Languages". Forbes India. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  9. ↑ "Growth Story | polyplex". www.polyplex.com. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  10. ↑ "Polyplex Corporation LTD Information - Polyplex Corporation LTD Company Profile, Polyplex Corporation LTD News on The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  11. ↑ "Polyester film maker Polyplex raises stake in Thai arm". VCCircle. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ Bench, Bar &. "Meet Deepak Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer and Founder Director Manupatra". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  14. ↑ Notice, The Delhi Walla · in Farewell (28 March 2015). "Our Self-Written Obituaries – Sanjiv Saraf, Maharani Bagh". The Delhi Walla. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  15. ↑ "10 years of Rekhta". The Tribune. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  16. ↑ rasia (27 December 2016). "MANUU Honours Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjiv Saraf with Doctorate". The Siasat Daily – Archive. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  17. ↑ "Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjiv Saraf to be honoured by Maulana Azad National Urdu University | India.com". www.india.com. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  18. ↑ "Madhav Awardees". The Scindia School. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  19. ↑ "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.
  20. ↑ "The Scindia School Celebrates Its 123rd Founder's Day Online". BW Education. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  21. ↑ ANI (14 September 2013). "Ansari presents Nai Duniya Awards for excellence in Urdu Journalism". Business Standard India. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  22. ↑ Haziq, Saman. "Mehfil-e-Urdu with Bollywood stars attracts thousands". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  23. ↑ "Urdu Awards". Urdu Cultural Events in Dubai United Arab Emirates. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  24. ↑ "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.
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