Poets/Writers From Aligarh

Prominent Pakistani exponent of new Urdu ghazal, famous for his ghazal 'Wo ishq jo hum se rooth gaya,' sung by many singers.

An authoritative literary historian, distinguished researcher, translator, and author of the monumental masterpiece Tareekh-e-Adab-e-Urdu

Considered a great poet of the classical ghazal, Qamar Jalalvi initially used to be called 'Ustad' for his craftsmanship as a bicycle mechanic. As his poetic mastery gained wide admiration, the title evolved naturally, and he became Ustad Qamar Jalalvi in the literary world.

Renowned Islamic scholar, an elegant prose stylist, and the addressee of 'Ghubar-e-Khatir'

Distinguished historian, translator, political scientist, and Padma Bhushan awardee intellectual

Contemporary and friend of Mirza Ghalib, he was a High Court lawyer and an honorary magistrate

The most prominent fiction writer of Urdu, celebrated for her classic 'Aag ka Dariya' and autobiographical narrative 'Kaar-e-Jahaan Daraaz Hai', a Padma Shri and Jnanpith awardee of great distinction.

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 and popular poet, widely known for his patriotic poems, and honoured with the Padma Bhushan award

Prominent new generation poet.

Renowned Urdu poet and writer, advocate of women’s rights, education and autonomy, known for her feminist and romantic poetry

Professor in the Department of Arabic at Aligarh Muslim University and former editor of the journal Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq.

Indian politician, designated senior advocate, eminent author, and a law teacher.

Indian scientist, a leading Urdu poet, social activist, and documentary filmmaker.

One of the prominent poets known for writing poems for children.

One of the renowned poets of Urdu ghazal.

A new generation poet and fiction writer, engaged in both Nazm and Ghazal.