INDEX OF Poets

Noted story writer, known for his stories on sensitive social issues.

Poet, editor, and film lyricist.

Prominent progressive critic and a story writer of romantic nature.

Mathematician, teacher of science in Delhi College, and journalist.

Researcher and editor, eminent linguist, widely known as the 'Baba-e-Urdu'

One of the founding fathers of modern Urdu nazm, known for his mystical association with Indian metaphysical tradition, died young.

A noted story writer and playwright from Pakistan; also a recipient of important awards of Pakistan.

One of the noted satirists and humorists in Urdu, known for his broader vision of life; brother of major writer Asmat Chughtai.

A humorist, sketch writer, and a true reflector of Dehlavi language and culture

Prominent story writer and critic of Pakistan; known for his criticism of fiction.

An English teacher, noted critic, and fiction writer; known for his critical book "Urdu Novel Ki Tanqeedi Tareekh" and novel "Sham-e-Awadh".

A renowned Pakistani Urdu short story writer, novelist, and critic.

A progressive critic, playwright, and patron of the renowned progressive journal 'Asri Adab'

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.

Prominent historian, scholar, and educationist; formerly Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Noted Pakistani fiction writer, poet, and journalist; also the editor of the literary journal "Mukalema.".

Mujtaba Husain was a prolific and critically acclaimed humourist in the field of Urdu literature. He was honored with the award of the much-coveted Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to Urdu literature.

One of the most prominent female critics and story writers, known for her book "Manto Noori Na Naari.".

Postmodernist fiction writer, author of stories on sensitive social and political issues.

Fiction writer, researcher, critic, and biographer.