INDEX OF Poets

Poet and lyricist. Famous for his nazm "Baat Niklegi To Phir Door Talak Jayegi," sung by Jagjit Singh.

One of the prominent progressive poets with popular appeal. Also, a film lyricist famous for his lyrics in films like Heer Ranjha, Kaghaz Ke Phool, etc.

Widely regarded as a classical poet in the tradition of Mir Taqi Mir, he is a versatile literary figure who wrote poetry, prose, essays, a travelogue, and an autobiography. He received the Padma Shri for his contributions to literature.

famous expert on arooz and scholar.

Won Sahitya Academy Translation Prize for the year 2004.

Associated with the Urdu department of Jamia Millia Islamia, one of the important critics of the post-modern era.

Kausar Niazi was a devout spiritual intellectual and speaker who carved his own niche in Pakistani politics.

One of the young emerging poets, expressing spontaneity in ghazals.

Prominent poet, recipient of Sahitya Academy award.

Ghazal poet linked to the progressive movement.

Prominent Pakistani poet of humour and satire, living in New York, USA.