INDEX OF Artists

Pakistani poet known for his ghazal "Kal chaudhanvi ki raat thi, shab bhar raha charcha tera.".

Urdu poet who later became the most popular and renowned writer of detective novels in Urdu, who earlier wrote Urdu poetry under the pen name of Asraar Naarvi.

Film lyricist, famous for his lyrics in the film 'Kaho Na Pyaar Hai'.

One of the most prominent Pakistani poets, famous for his cultural romanticism.

A dedicated Pakistani poet, known for bold writing and social activism, and a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights.

One of the young poets of the new generation, known for his beautiful use of words and the delicate, fresh emotions in his poetry.

A young, emerging poet, known for expressing spontaneity and inner emotions in ghazal, with a smooth and fluent style.

Most prominent fiction writer, known for his stories woven around the experience of Partition and for his individual style of telling tales. The first Urdu writer to have been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.

One of the most outstanding popular poets, having a regular presence at mushairas.

Syed Iqbal Azim is an Urdu poet and scholar of the language in the Bengal region.

Having lived in poverty and due to the hardships of life, he was at times forced to sell his ghazals - a reality that also underscored the demand and literary value of his work. 'Asasa' is the posthumously published collection of his poetry.

Prominent modernist poet.

One of the most prominent modern poets, famous for his neo-classical poetry.

A prominent poet, playwright, and author of several books.

Renowned feminist poet, known for her social consciousness and creative sensibility.

Most famous Urdu poet writing poetry for children.

One of the most prominent fiction writers of the non-traditional kind, well known for her stories 'Lihaf' and 'Tedhi Lakeer'.