INDEX OF Poets

A poet of classical temper from Hyderabad, known for his Rubais.

Renowned Urdu poet and distinguished literary figure, who wrote the ghazal "Deewaron se mil kar rona achha lagta hai”, which became quite famous, along with many other notable contributions to the world of literature.

One of the prominent classical poets, and a disciple of Maulana Imam Bakhsh Sahbai.

Prominent among the upcoming generation of Urdu poets, popular among youth, and a unique voice in Urdu ghazal.

One of the eminent lyricists of the film industry.

Considered a great poet of the classical ghazal, Qamar Jalalvi initially used to be called 'Ustad' for his craftsmanship as a bicycle mechanic. As his poetic mastery gained wide admiration, the title evolved naturally, and he became Ustad Qamar Jalalvi in the literary world.

One of the most prominent progressive critics and activists.

One of the most popular poets ever and a film lyricist. Famous for his ghazal 'Garmi-e-hasrat-e-nakaam se jal jate hain'.

Prominent 18th-century poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

Renowned modernist poet, composed nazms and songs, and was part of the poets of Halqa-e-Arbab-e-Zauq.

First Urdu poet to have compiled and published a Divan. King of the Qutub Shahi dynasty of South India. Founder of Hyderabad city.

A classical-style poet who became a disciple of Ghalib after Momin's demise.