Poets/Writers From Delhi

Mukesh was an Indian playback singer. He had been bestowed upon by the National Award for the best playback singer (male).

Chief Mufti of Delhi and a close friend to Mirza Ghalib who was imprisoned for anti-British activities with his entire property confiscated

Contemporary of Ghalib and Zauq. Also a physician, astrologer and chess player. Mirza Ghalib is said to have offered his complete Divan for his sher "Tum mere paas hote ho goya, Jab koi doosra nahin hota"

The most prominent stylist of Urdu prose and author of "Aab-e-Hayaat". Himself a poet, he was a major force behind the movement for the new Nazm in Urdu.

Prominent later-classical poet reflecting trends of Dagh Dehlavi style

One of the under siege Mughal princes born and brought up at Red Fort, Delhi. Disgusted with the royal life, he left the court and migrated first to Lucknow and then madras where he died.

Notable author associated with the prestigious Fort William College, also laid the foundation of modern Urdu Prose

Crown prince of the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam who migrated to Lucknow and then to Varanasi due to political turmoil at Delhi Court

Prominent contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir, who migrated to Lucknow where Nawab Asifuddaula became his desciple. Known for his unique way of reciting poetry

Prominent contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir who had deep involvement with Sufism. Died and buried at the shrine of Sheikh Saleem Chishte, Agra

Considered to be the foremost poet of mathnawi.

Prominent contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir, younger brother of Mir Dard.

Prominent Delhi poet known for his sher 'Mohabbat ke liye kuch khaas dil makhsus hote hain…'