Lori
One of the widely celebrated and popular Urdu poets. Equally sung in romance and rebel. Faced political repression against his revolutionary views
One of the most lyrical of ghazal poets associated with progressive movement. Outstanding film lyricist. Recipient of Dada Sahab Phalke award.
The most prominent stylist of Urdu prose and author of "Aab-e-Hayaat". Himself a poet, he was a major force behind the movement for the new Nazm in Urdu.
Leading progressive Indian poet and celebrated film-lyricist. Popular for his writings against social injustice and backwardness in society
Sarshar Siddiqui was a prolific writer, critic and poet born during the pre-independence era.
One of the most prominent pre-modern Urdu Poets, having hundreds of disciples.
A prolific poet and lyricist, his collaborations shaped the golden era of Bollywood music.