According to the information furnished by Padmashree Mujtaba Husain, noted Urdu Poet, Mr. Kaleem Aajiz passed away in Hazari Bagh (Bihar). He was 90 years old. He was unique in his style. He furthered the poetic traditions of famous Urdu Poet Meer Taqui Meer. He was the best Urdu teacher. He spent all his life in teaching and training his disciples. He visited US, Canada and Gulf Countries many a time. His disciples are spread all over the world. Govt. of India had awarded Padmashree to him. He published his poetic collections. He was also a good essayist. He was buried last evening in Patna (Bihar). Mr. Mukhtar Husain of Faiz-e-Aam Trust proceeded to Patna to participate his burial ceremony. It may be noted that Dr. Faheemuddin Ahmed, a research scholar and Asst. Professor of Urdu at Maulana Azad National Urdu University submitted Ph.D. on the life and works of Mr. Kaleem Aajiz under the supervision of Dr. Syed Abdul Majeed Bedar, former Professor and Head of the Department of Urdu, Osmania University. This dissertation has been published in the book form recently.
–Siasat News