<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hindi poet Gopal Das Neeraj passed away in Delhi this evening after a prolonged illness. 94 years old doyen of Hindi poetry was admitted to the AIIMS. Neeraj, who has also penned songs for Hindi films, was conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award in 1991 and was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2007. </span></div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>His style is easy to understand and considered to be high-quality Hindi literature. He has contributed many songs to the Hindi film industry and earned the reputation as a prominent songwriter. Some of his works as a poet include Prem Pujari, Tere Mere Sapne, Chanda Aur Bijli, Sharmili and many more.</div>''<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span></div>''<div>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over  demise of the poet. In a tweet message, he said, Neeraj's unique style connected him with people from all walks of life, across generations. The prime minister said, his works are unforgettable gems, which will live on and inspire many.</div>