INDEX OF Poets

Poet, writer, and translator from Maharashtra, also translated Marathi poems into Urdu.

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.

Wrote interesting poems for children, published a collection called ‘Gul Bute’.

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.

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’.

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

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

Leading popular poet who got the pseudonym Utsahi from Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. Known for extensively using words of the Awadhi language. Famous for his Nazm 'Ai Meri Jan-e-ghazal…'.

Known for his poetry for children.

One of the remarkable women poets in india.

Well-known poet, known for drawing upon day-to-day experiences of life.