Poets/Writers From Hyderabad

Last of the classical poets who celebrated life and love. Famous for his playfulness with words (idioms/phrases).

Eminent Urdu poet and contemporary of Dagh Dehlvi. Famous for penning the ghazal "Sarakti jaye hai rukh se naqaab aahista aahista.".

Prominent poet, whose work shaped by personal tragedies and hardships often reflects pathos, loss, and spiritual longing, earning him the title of 'poet of pain' (Sahib-e-Gham).

A classical poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Sauda.

Great promoter and patron of poetry and arts at Hyderabad, who became Prime Minister of the state in 1901.

Mujtaba Husain was a prolific and critically acclaimed humourist in the field of Urdu literature. He was honored with the award of the much-coveted Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to Urdu literature.

Translator, storyteller, and poet, known for his book Fasana-e-Azad.

One of the early tradition-builders of Urdu poetry.

A prominent poet of modern Urdu ghazal.

Well-Known for his literary magazine 'Sabaa' that helped establish modern literature.

Poet and critic, son of Jaleel Manikpuri.

Well-known poet and a prominent disciple of Maulana Hali.

Telugu-language poet, writer, and critic. Awarded with prestigious awards like Jnanpith Award and Padma Bhushan.

A distinguished scholar of Islam and contributor to Urdu literature.

Cousin of humorist, writer, and poet Mirza Farhatullah Baig.

Prominent and technically proficient poet from Hyderabad, Deccan; wrote poetry in difficult metres, also known for his Rubais.

Prominent poet, known for his Rubaai.