On 8 March 2013 President of India has released commemorative postage stamp on late Sahir Ludhianvi at Rashtrapati Bhawan, Ludhianvi was :

the translator of the Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat
an eminent social activist of India
one of the top Urdu dramatists and actor
widely acclaimed as a people's poet

The correct answer is: D. widely acclaimed as a people’s poet.

Sahir Ludhianvi was a well-known Urdu poet and lyricist. He was born in Ludhiana, Punjab, British India (now in India) in 1921. He started writing poetry at a young age and soon became one of the most popular poets in India. His poetry was known for its social commentary and its focus on the common people. He also wrote many lyrics for Hindi films, which made him even more popular.

Ludhiavni was a strong advocate for social justice and equality. He was a member of the Communist Party of India and was often critical of the Indian government. He was also a strong supporter of the Indian independence movement.

Ludhiavni died in 1980 at the age of 59. He is still remembered as one of the most important poets in Indian history.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Option A: The translator of the Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat. This is incorrect because Sahir Ludhianvi was not the translator of the Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat. The translator of the Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat is Edward FitzGerald.
  • Option B: An eminent social activist of India. This is incorrect because Sahir Ludhianvi was not an eminent social activist of India. He was a poet and lyricist.
  • Option C: One of the top Urdu dramatists and actor. This is incorrect because Sahir Ludhianvi was not one of the top Urdu dramatists and actor. He was a poet and lyricist.
  • Option D: Widely acclaimed as a people’s poet. This is correct because Sahir Ludhianvi was widely acclaimed as a people’s poet. He was a well-known Urdu poet and lyricist who was known for his social commentary and his focus on the common people.