Poets/Writers From Canada

Prominent Urdu poet from Canada having progressive leanings.

Distinguished Urdu poet, lyricist, and originator of the unique poetic form Salasi (three-line verse), with significant contributions to the promotion and development of Urdu literature in the Deccan and Sindh regions.

Prominent modernist poet.

Musarrat Nazeer is a vocalist and performer who sang and acted in many Urdu and Punjabi films. She also sang wedding and folk songs. She has won several Nigar Awards.

An illustrious short story writer, novelist, political analyst, television anchor, and documentary producer from Toronto.

Aliya Sharafi is a renowned ghazal singer of Bangladeshi origin. She is also the daughter of the legendary singer Kalim Sharafi.

Modern Marsiya Revivalist

Pakistani woman poet of Indian origin / living in Canada.

Renowned poet and organizer of Ghalib Academy of Canada.

Canada-based Urdu researcher, translator, and physician

Poet, translator, and literary curator

An Urdu poet residing in Canada.

One of the contemporary poets from Pakistan.

Famous progressive story writer, novelist, and poet.

Short story writer based in Canada, TV host, son of Himayat Ali Shaayer.

He has written 60 books for children about basic science and environmental issues.

Noted fiction writer and poet based in Canada; also known for her flash fiction and translations from English and Punjabi into Urdu.