Poets/Writers From Aligarh

One of the most prominent fiction writers known for his stories drawing upon the cultural heritage of the past. Also the first one to make animals and non-living things the central metaphors in his stories.

One of the prominent modern poet.

One of the prominent poets of contemporary ghazal, with mature thought, dynamic emotions, and a fusion of traditional and modern expression

Eminent intellectual, statesman and educationist,founder of Aligarh Muslim University

One of the most prominent modern Urdu poets and lyricist. Wrote songs for the movie "Umrao Jaan". Recipient of the Bhartiya Gyan Peeth award.

Prominent new generation poet

Young story writer; also known for her critical writings on fiction.

Young short story writer

Prominent upcoming poet

Indian politician, designated senior advocate, eminent author and a law teacher

One of the leading women poets in India.

Contemporary fiction writer; known for underscoring the current socio-political issues.

Prominent popular poet, known for his partriotic poems / Honoured with Padma Bhushan

One of the young poets, whose ghazals reflect a classical and traditional consciousness