Poets/Writers From Aligarh

One of the leading women poets in India.

One of most outstanding modern poets and critics.

A modern short story writer of prominence; also associated with the Urdu department of Aligarh Muslim University.

One of the most prominent fiction writers known for his stories drawing upon the cultural heritage of the past. Also the first one to make animals and non-living things the central metaphors in his stories.

One of the prominent modern poet.

Eminent intellectual, statesman and educationist,founder of Aligarh Muslim University

One of the most prominent modern Urdu poets and lyricist. Wrote songs for the movie "Umrao Jaan". Recipient of the Bhartiya Gyan Peeth award.

Prominent new generation poet

Young story writer; also known for her critical writings on fiction.

Indian politician, designated senior advocate, eminent author and a law teacher

One of the leading women poets in India.

Contemporary fiction writer; known for underscoring the current socio-political issues.

Prominent popular poet, known for his partriotic poems / Honoured with Padma Bhushan

A votary of non-traditional thoughts, a well known short story writer and playwright. One of the authors included in the controversial volume Angaarey, she drew upon women’s issues fearlessly.

Prominent satirist and humorist, known for his individual prose style. He was associated with the Urdu department of Aligarh Muslim university.

Well-known fiction and film writer known for his dialogues in TV serial "Mahabharat".