Poets/Writers From Haryana

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 founders of modern ghazal. Born at Ambala in India, he migrated to Pakistan and wrote extensively on the pain and sufferings of partition.

Distinguished Urdu poet, especially renowned for his celebrated ghazal "Main khayal hoon kisi aur ka". He has written title songs for numerous television serials and has been honoured with the Pride of Performance award.

A distinguished critic of aesthetic criticism in Urdu

A prominent story writer, a contemporary of Manto, is also known for his radio plays.

A later descendant of Delhi’s poetry tradition, known for his play 'Krishna Avataar'.

Well-known poet, known for drawing upon day-to-day experiences of life.

Critic and poet. Contemporary of Saleem Ahmed, another prominent modern critic.

Mathematician, teacher of science in Delhi College, and journalist.

Prominent modernist ghazal poet.

Zahirul Haq, alias Prakash Fikri, was a modernist Urdu poet famous for his collections of poetry such as Safar Sitara and Ek Zara Si Barish.

Famous poet from Pakistan.

Renowned poet from Haryana.

Rajinder Pal Singh, Sada Ambalvi, is a popular poet who also writes in Punjabi. He is famous for his ghazal 'Wo to khushbu hai har ik samt bikharnaa hai use,' sung by many singers.

Known as a saint poet and the 'Poet of Pain', Saghar Siddiqui was a successful poet, writer, and editor in his early years. His life later took a tragic turn, leading to his untimely demise. He was posthumously honoured with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz.

A social reformist writer and heir to Hali's legacy

One of the pathfinders for modern Urdu poetry.

A poet and journalist from Haryana; also the editor of a newspaper called 'Paigham'.

A distinguished figure in the medical world of the Indian subcontinent.

A celebrated poet, an emerging critic, and a dedicated mentor. He is also engaged in teaching the fine technicalities and delicate intricacies of Urdu script and poetry.

"A poet known for his grace and subtle complexities. His published collections have earned wide admiration from both the critics and the readers. Blending tradition with a contemporary personal touch, his poetry holds a distinctive and esteemed place in Urdu literature.

Celebrated contemporary poet whose poetry distills the chaos of the age, transforming it into verses of striking insight and quiet beauty.