Poets/Writers From Allahabad
Total: 40
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.
- Domicile : Allahabad
Anand Narayan Mulla
A leading Judge of the Allahabad High Court. Member of the 4th Lok Sabha
Azam Kurevi
One of the earliest fiction writers in Urdu, known for his stories of Indian life and living and drawing upon myths. Also known as a translator of early Hindi poetry in Urdu.
Hairat Allahabadi
Prominent Contemporary of Akbar Allahabadi known for his oft-quoted sher 'Aagah apni maut se koi bashar nahin…'
Raaz Allahabadi
Shabnam Naqvi
Shamsur Rahman Faruqi
- Born : Pratapgarh
- Domicile : Allahabad
- Died : Allahabd
Poet, fiction writer and one of the leading Urdu critics
Suhail Ahmed Zaidi
- Domicile : Allahabad
Suryakant Tripathi Nirala
Syed Ehtisham Husain
One of the most prominent literary critics associated with Progressive Movement.
Abdul Hamid
Abdul Hamid is a significant poet of the modern era and a renowned scholar. "Sabz Hawa Raushan Hai" is his published collection of poems.
Ajmal Ajmali
Well-known poet, author, and translator.
- Domicile : Allahabad
Ehteram Islam
Farrukh Jafari
- Domicile : Allahabad
Sahil Ahmad
- Domicile : Allahabad
Saleh Nadeem
Zafar Ansari Zafar
- Born : Muzaffarpur
- Domicile : Allahabad
Hanson Rehani
Khawaja Javed Akhtar
One of the most popular poets who died young.
Naeem Sahil
Syed Ali Haidar
Tauqeer Zaidi
Utkarsh Musafir
Afzal Allahabadi
Danish Allahabadi
Syed Mohammad Zamin Ali Zamin
- Born : Rae Bareli
- Domicile : Allahabad
Great educationist and poet. Founder of Urdu Department, Allahabad University
Syed Rafeeq Hussain
- Domicile : Allahabad
- Domicile : Allahabad