Poets/Writers From Lucknow

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

Celebrated artist and prominent figure in the Entertainment Industry

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

Poet and scholar of Persian literature, was the chair of Persian department in Lucknow University

Prominent among the later poets of Lucknow School, known for his individual signature. Also served as Additional Commissioner, Education Minister, Home Minister, and officiating Prime Minster in the Government of Kashmir.

One of the leading pre-modern poets at lucknow, contemporary of Jigar Moradabadi.

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

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

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

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

Noted fiction writer from Pakistan; known for writing on women’s issues.

Poet and journalist, long associated with radio Pakistan; also wrote dialogues and lyrics for films

writer, story critic and translator of the new generation.

SCREENPLAY, DIALOGUE WRITER, WRITER

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.

An Urdu poet residing in Canada

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