Poets/Writers From Lucknow

Hugely popular in Mushairas for his extra-ordinary recitation.

Freedom fighter, member of constituent assembly which drafted Indian Constitution. He gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" during freedom movement. He was a devotee of Shri Krishna. He wrote the famous ghazal "chupke chupke raat din".

Contemporary of Mirza Ghalib, Aatish was one of the shining stars of 19th century Urdu Ghazal.