Indore: Eminent Urdu poet and lyricist Rahat Indori on Wednesday said he was denied a visa by the US to attend a programme in Texas next month for 'failing to convince' officials that he will return.

"The US Consulate called me for interview after I had applied for a non-immigrant visa. After the interview, the Consulate returned my passport, saying I will not get a visa to visit the US this time," Indori said.