Poets/Writers From Lucknow

A prominent scholar, author, translator, and novelist of the twentieth century had a keen eye on the socio-cultural life of Lucknow.

Prominent Lucknow poet who was very close to the royal family. Moved to Kolkata and stayed with Hamid Ali Kaukab, the Crown Prince of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah in exile.

Eminent Urdu poet and contemporary of Dagh Dehlvi. Famous for penning the ghazal "Sarakti jaye hai rukh se naqaab aahista aahista.".

A prominent poet of Lucknow, son of Mirza Dabeer, is also known for his book on 'Arooz' called 'Miqyas-ul-Ashaar'.

One of the most prominent Pakistani poets, famous for his cultural romanticism.

Prominent 19th-century poet at Lucknow.

Known for his iconic Masnavi 'Zahr-e-Ishq,' a romantic tale written in lyrical verse.

Prominent short story writer, known for writing fictional narratives of the traditional mores of Lucknowi life and times. Also wrote critical and autobiographical books.

Known for his sher 'Kah raha hai shor-e-darya se samandar ka sukoot…'.

One of the most celebrated 19th-century Lucknow poets, author of the renowned masnavi Gulzaar-e-Naseem.

Translator, storyteller, and poet, known for his book Fasana-e-Azad.

One of the representative poets of the Lucknow school and a disciple of Aatish.

Famous for his musical play 'Inder Sabha', contemporary of the last Nawab of Avadh, wajid Ali Shah.

A leading judge of the Allahabad High Court. Member of the 4th Lok Sabha.

Well-known fiction writer, poet, and critic; wrote novels in the backdrop of Lucknow’s cultural life.

Eminent contemporary Pakistani Urdu fiction writer, critic, editor, and academician. Father of writer and translator Asif Farrukhi.

Celebrated artist and prominent figure in the Entertainment Industry

Famous for his ghazal "Ai jazba-e-dil gar main chahun har cheez muqaabil aa jaye," sung by many singers.

Medical doctor / living in London.

One of the most prominent later classical poets at Lucknow who was associated with Rampur State.

famous expert on arooz and scholar.

Ghazal poet linked to the progressive movement.

Prominent poet of the 20th-century Lucknow School of Poetry, he enriched the city’s literary and cultural traditions with his distinctive contribution. He was also a disciple of Fazal Naqvi.

Son of the legendary poet Mir Taqi Mir.

Mehdi Zaheer was a poet, singer, and musician from Pakistan.

One of the most prominent masters of classical ghazal from Lucknow.

Prominent classical poet of Lucknow School, Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh, was his disciple.

Poet, critic, and educationist whose works shaped Urdu literature, history, and intellectual thought across the subcontinent.

Known for his Urdu translation of Bhagwat Geeta in verse titled - Naseem-e-Irfaan.

Poet, editor of several literary magazines like Khandag-E-Nazar, Zamana Kanpur, and Adeeb.

Famous music director and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner, he published a book of Urdu poetry titled Aathwaan Sur ("The Eighth Note").

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

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

Prominent later classical poet who enjoyed wide popularity.

A progressive poet and storyteller, actively involved in the politics of the movement.

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.

Known for his novel expression in poetry.