Pioneer of Beary movement Abdul Raheem Teekay no more 

Team Udayavani, Feb 15, 2019, 9:29 AM IST

Mangaluru: Renowned businessman, thinker, activist, Beary writer Abdul Raheem Teekay passed away after a brief period of illness at his residence in the city on Friday, February 15. He was 65.

The 65-year-old philanthropist was the Managing Director of Teekay’s Concepts and was also the founder president of Beary Sahitya Parishad. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

He was very much involved in the activities pertaining to the Beary language movement. He was also the convener of the historical first Beary Sahitya Sammelana that was held in Town Hall, Mangaluru in the year 1998.

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 Raheem was born in Jokatte but brought up in Bajpe. He was the second son of Bawa Abdul Khader and Salma Abdul Khader of prestigious Kademane family.