INDEX OF Poets

Last Mughal Emperor and contemporary of Ghalib and Zauq.

Parsi religious scholar who deeply absorbed Urdu literary traditions and wrote poetry in Urdu and Persian.

A people's poet with progressive leanings also served as the president of the Progressive Writers Association of the UK.

A new-age Indian poet.

A poet-mentor, favourite disciple of Mirza Ghalib.

One of the emerging young poets, known for writing Sher in simple language, with Nazm also used as a means of expression.

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

Prominent classical poet of South India.

Radical Urdu critic who wrote unconventional poetry.

Prominent poet, story writer, and translator wrote books on issues in science and translated several books from other literature of the world.

Punjabi, Pothohari, and Urdu poet best known for his ghazal "Daagh e Dil Humko Yaad Anay Lagay".

A later descendant of Delhi’s poetry tradition, known for his play 'Krishna Avataar'.

Poet based in Delhi, works for the Persian service of All India Radio.

One of the prominent progressive poets, critics, and lyricists known for writing the lyrics ‘Karoge yaad to har baat yaad…’ for ‘Bazaar’.

Prominent contemporary modern poet, recognized for his simplistic yet unique diction and style, one of those who enriched modern ghazal.

Prominent literary figure known for his monumental book on Delhi's history.

Modern Urdu poet & son of well-known poet Nasir Kazmi.

A famous poet from Bhopal wrote poems of love and political concerns.

Leading classical Urdu poet. Contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

A contemporary of Dagh Dehlvi wrote poems of new tone and tenor under the influence of modernist writing.