Ghazals
Poet and lyricist. Famous for his nazm "Baat Niklegi To Phir Door Talak Jayegi," sung by Jagjit Singh.
The writer of evergreen songs like “Chalo Dildaar Chalo,” Kaif Bhopali was a celebrated poet and lyricist. He penned numerous film songs, including those for the classic Pakeezah, and his ghazals have been rendered by legendary singers such as Jagjit Singh.
One of the prominent progressive poets with popular appeal. Also, a film lyricist famous for his lyrics in films like Heer Ranjha, Kaghaz Ke Phool, etc.
Widely regarded as a classical poet in the tradition of Mir Taqi Mir, he is a versatile literary figure who wrote poetry, prose, essays, a travelogue, and an autobiography. He received the Padma Shri for his contributions to literature.
Prominent scholar known for compiling the Diwan-e-Ghalib according to chronological order.