Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Feb 15: Renowned entrepreneur, pioneer of Beary movement, poet, writer, translator Abdul Rahim T K (65), passed away due to short-term illness at his home in the city. He has left behind wife, two sons, relatives and scores of his admirers.

Abdul Rahim was the managing director of Teekays Corporate Concepts Pvt Ltd. In addition, he was an amateur poet and writer. A person who had lots of feelings for the society, Abdul Rahim was also the founder president of Beary Sahitya Parishad.

Abdul Rahim totally involved himself in the Beary language movement. He was the convener of the historical first Beary Sahitya Sammelana that was held in 1998 in the Town Hall of the city.

The credit of success of the second and third Beary Sahitya Sammelana held at Neralakatte of Bantwal in 1999 and at Udupi in 2001 respectively, goes to Abdul Rahim as he was the president of the Parishad during that period. His contribution in forming the Beary Sahitya Academy is great.

His Beary translation of the English - Kannada poem 'For You' written by Mamata G Sagar was published under English compilation of poems called 'Hide and Seek' and was honoured internationally. His maiden Beary compilation of poems 'Mallige Balli' is a unique contribution to the literary world of Beary language. The credit of translating the world renowned English novel 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho, after getting the official permission from the original writer, to Kannada in the name of 'Rasavadi' goes to Abdul Rahim.

The ideological writings, review, stories and poems written by Abdul Rahim have been published in various magazines.

Abdul Rahim T K was born in Jokatte of the city and brought up in neighbouring Bajpe. He was the second son of Bawa Abdul Khader and Salma Abdul Khader of prestigious Kademane family. Presently he was residing in the city.