Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh

Wrote the widely popular poem 'Kalkatta: Ek Rubaab'

A poet who practised naat, manqabat, salaam, marsiya, and qasida

Medical doctor / Living in London

One of the disciples of Daag Dehlvi who died early.

Famous poet and lyricist, film director, known for the films "Lauh Purush" and "Yuddh Path"

Prominent fiction writer and journalist known for his major novel 'Lahoo ke Phool'. Also known for his views against the ghazal.

Hugely popular in Mushairas for his extra-ordinary recitation.

Prominent Contemporary poet and a friend of Mirza Ghalib. He was also a High Court lawyer who also served as Honorary Magistrate at Agra

Freedom fighter, member of constituent assembly which drafted Indian Constitution. He gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" during freedom movement. He was a devotee of Shri Krishna. He wrote the famous ghazal "chupke chupke raat din".

Prominent Pakistani fiction writer, author of several fictional works; also wrote books for children.

Desciple of Dagh Dehlavi and the younger brother of Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan.