Poets/Writers From Lucknow

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

One of the most famous Progressive poets known for romantic & revolutionary poetry. He was maternal Uncle to film lyricist Jawed Akhtar.

Nawab of Awadh

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.

Poet and a popular mushaira anchor; translated Geeta and Gitanjali into Urdu

Well-known Sanskrit scholar, Sahitya Academy award winner.

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

Well-known poet and critic known for his book 'Do Adabi School'

Well-known story writer, playwright and critic, known for his story “Mela Ghoomani”

A poet of classical tradition, drew closely upon mystical poetry

Prominent Hindi Ghazal poet. Known for his critique of socio-political issues with poetry.

Prominent journalist and short story writer, known for his autobiography "Jo Yaad Rahaa".

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

A prominent poet and scholar of Lucknow, a disciple of Dagh and Natiq Gulawathhi, known for his annotations of Ghalib and Hafiz, and editing the works of the earliest women poets of Urdu