Poets/Writers From Other

One of the prominent modern poets.

Postmodernist fiction writer, author of stories on sensitive social and political issues.

Known for his Urdu translation of Bhagwat Geeta in verse titled- Naseem-e-Irfaan.

Prominent among upcoming generation of urdu poets

Mukesh was an Indian playback singer. He had been bestowed upon by the National Award for the best playback singer (male).

Chief Mufti of Delhi and a close friend to Mirza Ghalib who was imprisoned for anti-British activities with his entire property confiscated

Contemporary of Ghalib and Zauq. Also a physician, astrologer and chess player. Mirza Ghalib is said to have offered his complete Divan for his sher "Tum mere paas hote ho goya, Jab koi doosra nahin hota"

known for his Nizamat in Mushairas

Prominent humour poet & Ex-Vice Principal, Jamia Senior Secondary School-Delhi

One of the greatest 18th century poets. Contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir

Prominent historian, scholar, and educationist; formerly Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.