INDEX OF Artists
Selected poetry of hundreds of poets
Badnam Nazar
Baqi Siddiqui
Punjabi, Pothohari, and Urdu poet best known for his ghazal "Daagh e Dil Humko Yaad Anay Lagay".
Barqi Azmi
Poet based in Delhi, works for the Persian service of All India Radio.
Bashar Nawaz
One of the prominent progressive poets, critics, and lyricists known for writing the lyrics ‘Karoge yaad to har baat yaad…’ for ‘Bazaar’.
Bashir Badr
Prominent contemporary modern poet, recognized for his simplistic yet unique diction and style, one of those who enriched modern ghazal.
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 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…'.
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.