Poets/Writers From Delhi

One of the founding fathers of Urdu poetry. Contemporary of Meer Taqi Meer

First Poet of Rekhta/Hindvi. Musician and Disciple of Sufi Saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia. Known for his "pahelis", which form part of Indian folklore. He is famous for inventing two most important musical instruments tabla & sitar. Wrote "Ze-hal-e-miskin…" one of the earliest prototypes of Urdu ghazal written in Persian & Hindvi.

One of the most influential Pre-modern poets who paved the way for the modern Urdu ghazal. Known for his perceptive critical comments. Recipient of Gyanpeeth award.

Sufi poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir, known for his deep knowledge of Indian music.

Legendary Urdu poet occupying a place of pride in worldwide literature. One of the most quotable poets having couplets for almost all situations of life

Contemporary of Ghalib and Zauq. Also a physician, astrologer and chess player. Mirza Ghalib is said to have offered his complete Divan for his sher "Tum mere paas hote ho goya, Jab koi doosra nahin hota"

Prominent contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir, younger brother of Mir Dard.

Famous for his good looks apart from poetry. Died at a young age.

One of the most vocal critics of Ghalib's poetic style.

One of the most prominent modern poets and also a critic. He had deep interest in Indian philosophy and music. He was also a broadcaster associated with All India Radio.

Popular poetess-writer of Punjabi. Bharatiya Jnanpeeth Awardee.

One of the leading modern poets and short story writer, who made outstanding contribution to modern Urdu Nazm in India.

Disciple of Dagh Dehlvi.

Considered by some critics as the first Urdu novelist

One of the most prominent Urdu poets of pre-Mir era, who laid the foundation of Urdu poetry

One of the important progressive poet, famous for his ghazals in bollywood films like 'Baazaar' and 'Gaman'.

Religious scholar of Sufistic temperament who was assassinated due to religious reasons

Pandit Amar Nath Sahir one of the most prominent poets of Kashmiri Pandit community in Delhi famous for combining Sufi and Vedantic mysticism in his poetry.

One of the earliest short story writers of Urdu, a contemporary of Premchand, known for his representation of rural life and facets of love

One of most outstanding modern poets and critics.

One of the founders of modern Urdu criticism.

One of the front-rank leaders of Indian freedom movement and a well-known scholar.

One of the prominent later classical Delhi poets. Desciple of Dagh Dehlavi.

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

Prominent later classical poet and disciple of Zauq & Ghalib who had written many oft quoted shers.

Son of famous poet Josh Malsiyani.

Prolific Urdu humour poet of classical mould with a perfect command on language and medium.

Well-known poet of classical style / Disciple of Seemab Akbarabadi

A distinguished humorist of Urdu literature

eminent Urdu writer and aunt to lyricist Javed Akhtar, first woman graduate of Aligarh Muslim University

Prominernt journalist and poet

Prominent modernist poet who also edited a literary Magazine 'Satoor'

A renowned figure of Urdu poetry and culture, who also served in the Indian administrative services

Prominent among first generation of modernist poets, very close to Miraji

Mathematician, teacher of science in Delhi College and journalist

One of the most prominent modern poets. Was associated with Doordarshan