Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh
Total: 1433
Akbar Allahabadi
The greatest Urdu poet of humour and satire who was a Sessions judge at Allahabad.
Firaq Gorakhpuri
One of the most influential Pre-modern poets who paved the way for the modern Urdu ghazal. Known for his perceptive critical comments. Recipient of Gyanpeeth award.
Harivanshrai Bachchan
Meer Anees
One of the most prominent classical poets at Lucknow, who excelled in Mersia poetry. Contemporary of Mirza Ghalib.
Meer Hasan
Considered to be the foremost poet of masnavi
Mushafi Ghulam Hamdani
One of the most prolific 18th century poets, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.
Nazeer Akbarabadi
One of the most prominent classical Urdu poets who wrote extensively on Indian culture & festivals. Contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir. Famous for his poems on Holi, Diwali and Lord Krishna
Qayem Chaandpuri
Prominent 18th century poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.
Aashufta Changezi
- Domicile : Aligarh
Prominent post-modern poet who went missing in 1996
Abdul Halim Sharar
A prominent scholar, author, translator, and novelist of twentieth century. Had a keen eye on the socio-cultural life of Lucknow.
Abdurrahman Bijnori
Ambar Bahraichi
Well-known Sanskrit scholar, Sahitya Academy award winner.
Asad Badayuni
Leading poet who taught Urdu literature at AMU, Aligarh, also published a literary magazine 'Daairay'
Asghar Gondvi
One of leading pre-modern poets known for the mystic content of his poetry, close associate of Jigar Moradabadi
Asrarul Haq Majaz
One of the most famous Progressive poets known for romantic & revolutionary poetry. He was maternal Uncle to film lyricist Jawed Akhtar.
Auj lakhnavi
A prominent poet of Lucknow, son of Mirza Dabeer, also known for his book on 'Arooz' called 'Miqyas-ul-Ashaar'
Bedam Shah Warsi
Sufi poet famous for his devotional poetry
Dushyant Kumar
Prominent Hindi poet and fiction writer of the twentieth century; wrote many popular poems and earned a name for his Hindi ghazal
Fani Badayuni
One of the most prominent post-classical poets famous for his pessimistic view of life.
Goya Faqir Mohammad
Prominent desciple of Nasikh who served in the armies of Maratha ruler Yashwant Rao Holkar at Indore and Ghaziuddin Haider, Nawab of Awadh
Haidar Ali Aatish
Contemporary of Mirza Ghalib, Aatish was one of the shining stars of 19th century Urdu Ghazal.
Imam Bakhsh Nasikh
One of the most prominent and trend-setter classical poets from Lucknow. Contemporary of Mirza Ghalib.
Irfan Siddiqi
One of the most-prominent modern poets, famous for his neo-classical poetry.
Ismail Merathi
Most famous Urdu poet writing poetry for children.
Jigar Moradabadi
One of the most prominent pre-modern poets who enjoyed stunning popularity and fan-following.
Jurat Qalandar Bakhsh
Known for depicting romantic encounters with the beloved in lurid details. Lost his eye sight in the prime of youth
Kabeer
- Born : Banaras
- Domicile : Banaras
- Died : Sant Kabir Nagar
Prominent saint-poet of the Nirguna tradition of medieval Bhakti-literature. Known for his rebellious views on caste and untouchability.
Khalilur Rahman Azmi
One of the founding fathers of modern Urdu criticism in the subcontinient.
Khwaja Mohammad Wazir
Prominent 19th Century poet at Lucknow.
- Domicile : Lucknow
Son and crown prince of the last nawab of Awadh Wajid Ali Shah
Mirza Salaamat Ali Dabeer
Mirza Shauq Lakhnavi
Known for his iconic Masnavi 'Zahr-e-Ishq' a romantic tale written in lyrical verse
- Domicile : Rampur
Prominent classical poet from Lucknow, known for his ghazal 'aake sajjada-nashin qais hua mere baad…'
Muneer Shikohabadi
- Born : Shikohabad
- Domicile : Rampur
- Died : Rampur
Prominent classical poet who was part of the first war of independence in 1857.
Munshi Sajjad Hussain
Mustafa Khan Yakrang
- Domicile : Lucknow
Naiyer Masud
Prominent short story writer, known for writing fictional narratives of the traditional mores of Lucknowi life and times. Also wrote critical and autobiographical books.
Nizam Rampuri
Prominent poet of Rampur style who was described by Mirza Ghalib as 'Mir of Rampur'.
Nushur Wahidi
Prominent poet of romantic-sufistic persuasion with lyrical tone.
Pandit Daya Shankar Naseem Lakhnawi
One of the most celebrated 19th century Lucknow poets, author of the renowned masnavi gulzaar-e-naseem
Rangin Saadat Yaar Khan
Known for Rekhti, a form of Urdu poetry where a poet speaks in language of women.
Ratan Nath Sarshar
Translator, Storyteller and poet, Known for his book Fasana-e-Azad
Rind Lakhnavi
Nawab of Lucknow, a pupil of Aatish.
Riyaz Khairabadi
Well-known poet known for his poetry on wine, though he is said to have never touched wine.
Shariq Kaifi
One of the most prominent contemporary poets of the subcontinent. Equally creative in nazm and ghazal
Shibli Nomani
One of the founders of Urdu literary criticism, great historian, religious scholar, political thinker and poet famous for his work on Persian poetry Sher-ul-Ajam.
Upendar Nath Ashk
A prominent story writer, a contemporary of Manto, also known for his radio plays.
Waheed Akhtar
- Born : Aurangabad
- Domicile : Aligarh
- Died : Delhi
One of most outstanding modern poets and critics.