Naat

A well-known poet of mystical thoughts

An important poet of Hamd and Naat

One of the founders of Urdu criticism. Outstanding pre-modern poet. Famous for writing Yaadgar-e-ghalib the first biography of Mirza Ghalib.

Eminent Urdu Poet and contemporary of Dagh Dehlvi. Famous for penning ghazal "Sarakti jaye hai rukh se naqaab aahista aahista".

Son of famous poet Josh Malsiyani.

One of the leading pre-modern poets at lucknow, contemporary of Jigar Moradabadi.

Well-known poet; wrote ghazals, nazms and rubais prortraying romantic feelings and acute social consciousness

One of the emerging young poets, known for expressing spontaneity in ghazal

One of the well-known poets of Tamil Nadu

Famous for his ghazal " ai jazba-e-dil gar main chahun har cheez muqaabil aa jaye" sung by many singers.

Disciple of Dagh Dehlvi.

Last of classical poets who celebrated life and love. Famous for his playfulness of words (idioms/ phrases).

A poet of repute, disciple of Ameer Meenai; also wrote a novel called Dard-e-Dil

Prominernt journalist and poet

Desciple of Dagh Dehlavi and the younger brother of Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan.

Freedom fighter, member of constituent assembly which drafted Indian Constitution. He gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" during freedom movement. He was a devotee of Shri Krishna. He wrote the famous ghazal "chupke chupke raat din".

One of the most prominent Pakistani poets, famous for his cultural romanticism.

Renowned Urdu scholar famous for his works on Iqbal. Wrote the first National Anthem of Pakistan.

One of the most prominent pre-modern poets who enjoyed stunning popularity and fan-following.

Young Poet

Popular poet who also penned film lyrics.

Poet, editor and film-lyricist

One of the prominent leaders of indian freedom movement.