Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh

The most prominent fiction writer of Urdu, celebrated for her classic 'Aag ka Dariya' and autobiographical narrative 'Kaar-e-Jahaan Daraaz Hai', a Padma Shri and Jnanpith awardee of great distinction.

A prominent short story writer and novelist known especially for historical fiction and others on personalities like Ghalib, Dara Shikoh, Hazrat Jaan, Khalid bin Waleed, and Salahuddin Ayyubi.

One of the prominent Urdu fiction writers, known for her individual prose style in "Laila Ke Khutoot" and "Majnoon Ki Diary".

Prominent 18th-century poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

One of the most prominent progressive critics and activists.

Considered a great poet of the classical ghazal, Qamar Jalalvi initially used to be called 'Ustad' for his craftsmanship as a bicycle mechanic. As his poetic mastery gained wide admiration, the title evolved naturally, and he became Ustad Qamar Jalalvi in the literary world.

Prominent among the upcoming generation of Urdu poets, popular among youth, and a unique voice in Urdu ghazal.

One of the prominent classical poets, and a disciple of Maulana Imam Bakhsh Sahbai.

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.