Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh

A prominent poet of Lucknow, son of Mirza Dabeer, also known for his book on 'Arooz' called 'Miqyas-ul-Ashaar'

One of the most famous Progressive poets known for romantic & revolutionary poetry. He was maternal Uncle to film lyricist Jawed Akhtar.

Nawab of Awadh

One of leading pre-modern poets known for the mystic content of his poetry, close associate of Jigar Moradabadi

Prominent disciple of Jalil Manikpuri and Arzoo Lucknowi; wrote Ghazals and Masnawi, also complied a Persain dictionary for young learners

Prominent among the later poets of Lucknow School, known for his individual signature. Also served as Additional Commissioner, Education Minister, Home Minister, and officiating Prime Minster in the Government of Kashmir.

Leading poet who taught Urdu literature at AMU, Aligarh, also published a literary magazine 'Daairay'

A multi-faceted personality who was apart from being a religious scholar and freedom fighter had also been a poet reflecting Sufistic bohimianism

Poet and a popular mushaira anchor; translated Geeta and Gitanjali into Urdu

Prominent fiction writer, satarist and poet

Well-known Sanskrit scholar, Sahitya Academy award winner.

Famous for his musical play 'Inder Sabha', contemporary of the last Nawab of Avadh, wajid Ali Shah.

Well-known poet and critic known for his book 'Do Adabi School'

Well-known story writer, playwright and critic, known for his story “Mela Ghoomani”

Poet known for his deeper understanding of tradition

Known for his emotional intensity tinged with irony

Poet and researcher, published several research works relating to Ghalib's Deewan and his letters

Poet of humour & satire.

A poet of classical tradition, drew closely upon mystical poetry

Prominent Hindi Ghazal poet. Known for his critique of socio-political issues with poetry.

Prominent journalist and short story writer, known for his autobiography "Jo Yaad Rahaa".

A great scholar and educator.

A prominent scholar, author, translator, and novelist of twentieth century. Had a keen eye on the socio-cultural life of Lucknow.