INDEX OF Artists

One of the founders of modern Urdu criticism.

Prominent poet who mastered the poetic idiom of Lucknow poetry.

Eminent Poet and Lyricist

A poet of humour; published a collection of poems 'Andaaz-e-Bayaan'

Contemporary Pakistani poet having a popular appeal.

Prominent poet from Mumbai, well-known to connoisseurs of serious poetry.

Abdul Hamid is a significant poet of the modern era and a renowned scholar. "Sabz Hawa Raushan Hai" is his published collection of poems.

Popular Poet with dominant romantic shades celebrating love and life.

A prominent literary figure from Bihar known for his poetry and other poetical compositions on a variety of subjects.

One of the rising stars of new generation Indian ghazal.

Widely-reputed Pakistani poet, well-known to serious poetry lovers.

An important poet of Hamd and Naat

Well-known fiction writer and translator from Pakistan; witnessed the travails of Partition and made it the subject of his writings.

One of the prominent women poets famous for the soft and lyrical tone of her poetry.

Pre-modern poet, known for blending the best of the classical and the modernist

Popular Pakistani poet who gave voice to peple's life experiences.

Popular poet of humour and satire, famous for his intersting way of recitation.

A poet of classical tradition, drew closely upon mystical poetry

An important poet of Nazm from Pakistan

One of the leading Pakistani poets known for his layered poetic expression.

A Pakistani poet, known for his modern poetic tone and style

Widely celebrated and sung Urdu poet. Rose to iconic stature through his seductively romantic and anti-establishment poetry

Poet and critic, known for his critical book on the art of Iqbal

One of the most prominent contemporary Pakistani poets

Most outstanding Pakistani, Progressive poet. Also counted among leading fiction-writers. Edited an important literary magazine Funoon.

Well-known contemporary poet

Famous for romantic poetry filled with the emotions of separation and union, accompanied by melody and rhythm

A prominent ghazal poet from Pakistan, known for his novel perception of human emotions