Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh

Well-known poet known for his poetry on wine, though he is said to have never touched wine.

Nawab of Lucknow, a pupil of Aatish.

Prominent popular poet of semi-classical style

One of the well-known short story writers to have written the stories of Partition. His autobiography 'Darbadari' was read with interest as an autobiographical novel.

Translator, Storyteller and poet, Known for his book Fasana-e-Azad

A distinguished poet of Marsiya, Ghazal and Rubaai. Grandson of Mir Anis.

A votary of non-traditional thoughts, a well known short story writer and playwright. One of the authors included in the controversial volume Angaarey, she drew upon women’s issues fearlessly.

Prominent satirist and humorist, known for his individual prose style. He was associated with the Urdu department of Aligarh Muslim university.

Known for Rekhti, a form of Urdu poetry where a poet speaks in language of women.

One of the important writers of short stories, novels, and a travelogue. Also known for his tales of pathos and stories relating the Partition. His travelogue of Pakistan was published as 'Zard Patton ki Bahaar'.

Towering 19th century fiction writer, famous for his magnum opus Fasana-e-Ajaaib.