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

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 satirist and humourists in Urdu known for his broader vision of life; brother of major writer Asmat Chughtai.

Prominent story writer and critic of Pakistan; known for his criticism on 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 prominent critic, translator and short story writer who made a mark for his critical views; he introduced Western thought and influenced the Urdu critical scenario. He worked on the reconstruction of Islamic thought during the fag end of his career.

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 literary journal "Mukalema".

Mujtaba Husain 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.