Poets/Writers From Sindh

Renowned feminist poet, known for her social consciousness and creative sensibility.

One of the most popular Urdu poets who gave expression to feelings and experiences specific to women.

Associated with Pakistan’s 'New Wave' movement, Sarwat Hussain is admired for his fresh imagery and spare, impactful diction. His poetry continues to resonate and attracts new admirers with every generation.

One of the most prominent post-modern poets, known for his valiant fight against a fatal illness.

Affectionately known as “Zehra Apa,” she is one of the pioneering voices of women’s Urdu poetry. A poet, songwriter, and lyricist, Zehra Nigah has received numerous honours, including the Pride of Performance and the Allama Iqbal Award, among others.

A prominent ghazal poet from Pakistan, known for his novel perception of human emotions.

Prominent Urdu poet from Canada having progressive leanings.

Leading Pakistani poet having popular appeal, grandson of Behzad Lakhnawi.

C. H. Aatma was a well-known playback singer of India, whose forte was geets, ghazals, and bhajans. Brother of popular vocalist Chandru Atma, he also acted in many Hindi films.

Noted female poet from Pakistan who portrays the women-centric issues.

One of the most prominent contemporary Pakistani poets.

Prominent modernist poet.

One of the most prominent new-generation Pakistani poets.

One of the most prominent contemporary Pakistani poets.

Prominent Pakistani poet and linguist.

Mehnaz Begum was a Pakistani vocalist who specialized in ghazal, thumri, dadra, khayal, drupad, and reciting salam, noha, and marsiya. She has won the Nigar Award for Best Female Playback Singer 13 times.

One of the prominent contemporary Pakistani poets of Nazm

A well-known Pakistani poet who also wrote essays and short stories.

Pakistani poet known for the ghazals laced with social and political satire.

Pakistani folk and Sufi singer. She sings in Sindhi, Punjabi, and Balochi languages.

Prominent women poet from Pakistan, living in the USA.

One of the prominent Pakistani women poets.

Children's author, journalist, and a writer in Sindhi and Urdu

A very popular poet of Mushairas from Pakistan.

a talented poet who combines tradition with fresh ideas, writing meaningful and creative poetry.

Renowned writer, poet, researcher, intellectual, and historian.

Asif Mehdi is a Pakistani ghazal and playback vocalist. He is the son of legendary ghazal singer Mehdi Hasan. The prestigious Nigar Award was bestowed upon him.

Young poet and story writer from Pakistan.