Poets/Writers From Other

Ex-Deputy Registrar, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Young Writer

Rekha Surya is a Hindustani light classical singer trained under Begum Akhtar and Girija Devi.

Rekha Bhardwaj (also spelled 'Bharadwaj') is an Indian playback singer. She is known in the industry for her distinctive singing style.

Progressive short story writer of prominence; known for her writings on Muslim social issues; wife of Sajjad Zaheer.

Prominent post-modern poet.

One of the earliest prose writers in Urdu whose works made way for fictional narratives; also known as a portrayer of pain and suffering.

Prominent contemporary poet

Journalist, Freedom Fighter and Author

Contemporary female story writer

One of the most powerful voices of the post-independence Urdu ghazal

Distinguished writer, poet and journalist. Earned a remarkable repute as the Editor of the popular Urdu magazine Aajkal.

Born in a literary family of Darbhanga. Young Poet of Urdu, Hindi & Maithili.