Poets/Writers From India

Prominent modernist poet who also edited a literary Magazine 'Satoor'

A contemporary of Manto, associated with the Progressive Writers Movement, known for his stories of romance and social realism.

Popular poet, a fine exponet of the language and culture of Lucknow.

Prominent 19th Century poet at Lucknow.

Sufi poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir, known for his deep knowledge of Indian music.

A major descendant of the Chishti lineage

One of the most prominent Urdu critics.

A prominent poet of modern Urdu ghazal

One of the most popular poets who died young.

One of the founding fathers of modern Urdu criticism in the subcontinient.

Popular humorist and satirist; known for his linguistic finesse and representations of social inequalities.

Prominent Scholar/ Known for compiling the Diwan-e-Ghalib according to chronological order

Noted progressive critic, story writer and journalist; also edited an important literary journal "Aahung".

One of prominent progressive poets with popular appeal. Also film lyricist famous for his lyrics in films like Heer Ranjha, Kaghaz ke Phool etc.

Poet and Lyricist