INDEX OF Artists
Selected poetry of hundreds of poets
Badnam Nazar
Balraj Menra
Most prominent modernist fiction writer, celebrated for his symbolic stories; also the compiler of journal 'Shuoor'.
Barqi Azmi
Poet based in Delhi, works for the Persian service of All India Radio
Bashar Nawaz
One of the prominent progressive poets, critic and lyricist Known for writing lyrics ‘karoge yaad to har baat yaad…’ for ‘Bazaar’.
Basheer Munzir
A well-known Urdu and Punjabi poet, also wrote geet in both the languages
Bashir Badr
Prominent contemporary Hindustani poet. Recognized for his simplistic yet unique diction
Behzad Lakhnavi
Famous for his ghazal " ai jazba-e-dil gar main chahun har cheez muqaabil aa jaye" sung by many singers.
Bekal Utsahi
Leading popular poet who got the pseudonym Utsahi from Jawahar Lal Nehru, India's first prime Minister. Known for extensively using words of Awadhi language. Famous for his Nazm 'Ai Meri Jan-e-ghazal….'.
Bharat Bhushan Pant
One of the most prominent contemporary ghazal poets in India
Bimal Krishn Ashk
Well-known poet, known for drawing upon day-to-day experiences of life