Poets/Writers From Allahabd

Renowned Urdu poet and distinguished literary figure, who wrote the ghazal "Deewaron se mil kar rona achha lagta hai”, which became quite famous, along with many other notable contributions to the world of literature.

Well-known critic, poet, and Urdu faculty at Jamia Millia Islamia, known for his critical book on Meer Taqi Meer.

Prominent modern critic from Mumbai.

Jaddan Bai was an Indian singer and composer, also famous as the mother of yesteryear actress Nargis. She was the first woman to be a film music director in India.

The first Prime Minister of India, a leader of the freedom movement, a legal expert, and an author

Popular Novelist

A disciple of Nooh Naravi wrote on the day-to-day experiences of life and poems on social and religious personalities.

Sudeep Banerjee is an Indian ghazal singer trained in Dadra, Thumri, and Ghazal Gayaki tradition under Shanti Hiranand. He has also composed music for a few Hindi films.

New generation of Urdu scholars.

Vice-Chancellor of MANUU (Maulana Azad National Urdu University) and a distinguished educationist.