Poets/Writers From Madhya Pradesh

One of the founding fathers of Urdu poetry. Contemporary of Meer Taqi Meer

Most prominent linguist and lexicologist, mentor of Mir and Mir Dard

One of the most prominent modern poets and also a critic. He had deep interest in Indian philosophy and music. He was also a broadcaster associated with All India Radio.

Leading Pakistani poet who writes a four-lined on current affairs daily for the Pakistani Newspaper Jung.

Prominent Urdu fiction writer from Pakistan who also occasionally writes poetry

Prominent contemporary Hindustani poet. Recognized for his simplistic yet unique diction

Prominent Hindi poet and fiction writer of the twentieth century; wrote many popular poems and earned a name for his Hindi ghazal

Progressive poet & lyricist. Father of noted lyricist Jawed Akhtar

Grand father of noted poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar.

One of the most outstanding modern poets of Pakistan.

A poet with sympathies for progressive ideology, also worked as the secretary of Progressive Writers Association

A disciple of Seemab akbaradbadi, also popular in mushairas

Prominent critic and poet, worked as professor of Urdu in Delhi University

One of the most well-known contemporary Drama personality, famous for his play "Agra-Baazar".

Film Lyricist, famous for his lyrics in the film 'Kaho na pyar hai'

Prominent among the modern story writers; known for the multilayered quality of his narrative.

Known for his role in Independence struggle, Urdu academics and literature

Popular poet and lyricist famous for his lyrics in film Paakeeza.

One of the prominent modern poets.

Popular poet and film lyricist.

An expert of Indian Music and Vocalist.

Prominent interpreter of Mirza Ghalib poetry

Prominent humorist in Urdu poetry.

Eminent Poet and Lyricist

Prominent critic and poet, authored a number of books

Poet & film lyricist.

Bharathi Vishwanathan is a classical singer of Indian origin. She was trained in ghazal and classical vocal by Padmashri Ustad Abdul Laif Khan.

Well-known nazm poet