Poets/Writers From Delhi

One of the prominent modern poets.

Postmodernist fiction writer, author of stories on sensitive social and political issues.

Known for his Urdu translation of Bhagwat Geeta in verse titled- Naseem-e-Irfaan.

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"

Prominent historian, scholar, and educationist; formerly Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Prominent later-classical poet reflecting trends of Dagh Dehlavi style

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

The last dastango of Delhi. Left several important dastans behind of which “Khalil Khan Fakhta” and “Dastan-e-Kana Bati” are more prominent

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

Religious scholar of Sufistic temperament who was assassinated due to religious reasons

One of the most prominent modern poets. Was associated with Doordarshan

Mathematician, teacher of science in Delhi College and journalist

Prominent among first generation of modernist poets, very close to Miraji

One of the important progressive poet, famous for his ghazals in bollywood films like 'Baazaar' and 'Gaman'.