Nazish Pratapgarhi is one the prominent poets associated with the Progressive movement in literature. He followed progressive ideology both in his life and poetry and aspired for the establishment of a just social order. He also wrote a number of poems that reflect his nationalistic ideals and patriotic sentiments. Apni Dharti Apni Baat, Khakey aur Lakirein, and Mataa-e-Qalam are the collections of his poetry.
Nazish was born on 12 July, 1924 at Pratapgarh. In order to earn his livelihood, he worked as an agent of the railway bookstall Wheeler Book Company.
He died in 1984 at Lucknow.