Poets/Writers From Lucknow
Total: 248
Abdul Halim Sharar
A prominent scholar, author, translator, and novelist of twentieth century. Had a keen eye on the socio-cultural life of Lucknow.
Agha Hajju Sharaf
- Born : Lucknow
Prominent Lucknow poet who was very close to the royal family. Moved to Kolkota and stayed with Hamid Ali Kaukab, the Crown prince of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah in exile.
Ameer Minai
Eminent Urdu Poet and contemporary of Dagh Dehlvi. Famous for penning ghazal "Sarakti jaye hai rukh se naqaab aahista aahista".
Auj lakhnavi
A prominent poet of Lucknow, son of Mirza Dabeer, also known for his book on 'Arooz' called 'Miqyas-ul-Ashaar'
Iftikhar Arif
One of the most prominent Pakistani poets, famous for his cultural romanticism.
Khwaja Mohammad Wazir
Prominent 19th Century poet at Lucknow.
Mirza Shauq Lakhnavi
Known for his iconic Masnavi 'Zahr-e-Ishq' a romantic tale written in lyrical verse
Naiyer Masud
Prominent short story writer, known for writing fictional narratives of the traditional mores of Lucknowi life and times. Also wrote critical and autobiographical books.
Pandit Daya Shankar Naseem Lakhnawi
One of the most celebrated 19th century Lucknow poets, author of the renowned masnavi gulzaar-e-naseem
Ratan Nath Sarshar
Translator, Storyteller and poet, Known for his book Fasana-e-Azad
Wazir Ali Saba Lakhnavi
Ahmad Saeed Malihabadi
Amanat Lakhnavi
Famous for his musical play 'Inder Sabha', contemporary of the last Nawab of Avadh, wajid Ali Shah.
Amn Lakhnavi
Anand Narayan Mulla
A leading Judge of the Allahabad High Court. Member of the 4th Lok Sabha
Anees Ashfaq
Well-known fiction writer, poet and critic; wrote novels in the backdrop of Lucknow’s cultural life
Arif Lakhnavi
Aslam Farrukhi
Eminent contemporary Pakistani Urdu fiction writer, critic,editor & academician. Father of writer & translator Asif Farrukhi.
Bashir Farooqi
Behzad Lakhnavi
Famous for his ghazal " ai jazba-e-dil gar main chahun har cheez muqaabil aa jaye" sung by many singers.
Hayat Lakhnavi
Jalal Lakhnavi
One of the most prominent later classical poets at Lucknow who was associated with Rampur State.
Khalid Ahmad
Famous for giving new emotions to ghazal at the level of art and craft
Krishn Bihari Noor
Popular poet, a fine exponet of the language and culture of Lucknow.
Mael Lakhnavi
Masroor Jahan
Meer Kallu Arsh
Son of the legendary poet Mir Taqi Mir.
Mirza Mohammad Hadi Aziz Lakhnavi
One of the most prominent masters of Classical ghazal from Lucknow
Mirza Raza Barq
Prominent classical poet of Lucknow School/ Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh was his disciple
Munawwar Lakhnavi
Known for his Urdu translation of Bhagwat Geeta in verse titled- Naseem-e-Irfaan.
Munshi Naubat Rai Nazar Lakhnavi
Poet, Editor of several literary magazines like Khandag-E-Nazar,Zamana Kanpur and Adeeb
Naushad Ali
Famous music director and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner. He published a book of Urdu poetry titled Aathwaan Sur ("The Eighth Note").
Rajab Ali Beg Suroor
Towering 19th century fiction writer, famous for his magnum opus Fasana-e-Ajaaib.
Safi Lakhnavi
Prominent later classical poet who enjoyed wide popularity
Sajid Sajni Lakhnawi
Salik Lakhnavi
Salman Akhtar
Salman Akhtar is the son of Jan Nisar Akhtar. He is an author and Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.
Shaayar Lakhnavi
Known for his novel expression in poetry
Shafe Qidwai
Taashshuq Lakhnavi
Wajid Ali Shah Akhtar
The last Nawab of Awadh.Great promoter of Indian music, dance and theatre.
Zareef Lakhnavi
Urdu and Persian Poet, Known for Humorous and satire poetry apart from his unconventional way of telling poetry
Agha Sohail
Ali Zaheer Rizvi Lakhnavi
Arzoo Lakhnavi
One of the leading pre-modern poets at lucknow, contemporary of Jigar Moradabadi.