Poets/Writers From Other

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

Wife of the nawab of Awadh Asaf-ud-Daula, deeply religious and committed to poetry

A distinguished poet, scientist, Cultural / literary activist, and has played a significant role in the promotion of Urdu literature in North America.

Well-known poet, wrote the oft-quoted sher: Ab to itni bhi mayassar naheen maikhaane mein - Jitni hum chhod dia karte thhe paimaane mein

Renowned Urdu poet of humour and satire.

A poet of repute, disciple of Ameer Meenai; also wrote a novel called Dard-e-Dil

Poet and lyricist. Famous for his lyrics in film Pinjar ‘Charkha chalaati maa’

Poet, Short Story Writer and Translator.

Considered by some critics as the first Urdu novelist

Popular poet, known for his ghazals as well as geet and mahiye; also wrote a history of Kashmir in verse called 'Aaj Shikaare Mein'

One of the romantic poets; also published a collection of romantic poems called Roomaniyaat

Prominent scholar of Arabic, Persian and Sanskrit