Literary Jokes
Discover a palette of fascinating anecdotes about Urdu authors and poets bringing out colorful aspects of their personalities. Available in both Urdu and Devanagari scripts, this is your chance to read into the lives of your favorite writers and know them better!
Prominent poet and journalist, also the editor of 'Zamindaar', an important newspaper of his times. Also authored 'Zikr-e-Iqbal' and 'Muslim Sahaafat Hindustan Mein'.
The greatest Urdu poet of humour and satire, who was a Sessions judge at Allahabad.
One of the greatest Urdu poets, the national poet of Pakistan, who penned 'Saare jahaan se achha Hindostaan hamara' and 'Lab pe aati hai dua ban ke tamanna meri'.
One of the founders of Urdu criticism. Outstanding pre-modern poet. Famous for writing Yaadgar-e-Ghalib, the first biography of Mirza Ghalib.
One of the most famous Progressive poets known for romantic and revolutionary poetry. He was the maternal uncle to film lyricist Jawed Akhtar.
Prominent contemporary modern poet, recognized for his simplistic yet unique diction and style, one of those who enriched modern ghazal.
A poet and journalist, famous especially for his humorous columns.
Last of the classical poets who celebrated life and love. Famous for his playfulness with words (idioms/phrases).
One of the most popular poets in the fourth and fifth decades of the 20th century, contemporary of Faiz Ahmad Faiz.
One of the widely celebrated and popular Urdu poets, equally sung in romance and rebel, faced political repression against his revolutionary views.
One of the most influential pre-modern poets who paved the way for the modern Urdu ghazal. Known for his perceptive critical comments. Recipient of the Gyanpeeth Award.
Prominent humorous poet and a scholarly critic of humorous poetry.
The writer of Pakistan’s national anthem, he was a celebrated poet of the 20th century whose literary achievements earned him prestigious honours, including the Pride of Performance and the Hilal-e-Imtiaz.
Noted Pakistani story writer and journalist; also wrote plays and travelogues.
One of the most firebrand poets of Lucknow, contemporary of Meer Taqi Meer. His rivalry with Mushafi is well-recorded. Also wrote Rekhti poetry and "Raani Ketki ki Kahani" in prose.
Renowned Urdu scholar, famous for his works on Iqbal, wrote the first National Anthem of Pakistan.
One of the most prominent pre-modern poets who enjoyed stunning popularity and fan following.
One of the most fiery progressive poets who is known as Shayar-e-Inquilab (revolutionary poet).
Known for depicting romantic encounters with the beloved in lurid details, he lost his eyesight in the prime of youth.
Popular humorist and satirist, known for his linguistic finesse and representations of social inequalities.
A renowned figure of Urdu poetry and culture, and a traditional-style poet, who also served in the Indian administrative services.
One of the important progressive poets, famous for his ghazals in Bollywood films like 'Baazaar' and 'Gaman'.
Legendary Urdu poet occupying a place of pride in worldwide literature. One of the most quotable poets, having couplets for almost all situations of life.
Prominent writer of humour/satire, famous for his column 'Khama-Bagosh', and also a poet.
One of the most popular poets ever and a film lyricist. Famous for his ghazal 'Garmi-e-hasrat-e-nakaam se jal jate hain'.
Leading progressive Indian poet and celebrated film lyricist. Popular for his writings against social injustice and backwardness in society.
Prominent humour writer, novelist, journalist, columnist who enjoyed wide popularity in the subcontinent. Honoured with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.
Pakistani poet famous for humorous poetry. Also wrote humorous columns in the newspapers and periodicals.
