Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh

The most prominent fiction writer of Urdu, celebrated for her classic 'Aag ka Dariya' and autobiographical narrative 'Kaar-e-Jahaan Daraaz Hai', a Padma Shri and Jnanpith awardee of great distinction.

A historical novelist, short story writer, and the chronicler of the declining culture of Awadh

A stylist fiction writer, journalist, and the author of 'Laila ke Khutoot' and 'Majnun ki Diary'

Prominent 18th-century poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

Transformative rector of Darul Uloom and founder of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board

Progressive Critic and Premchand Scholar

Considered a great poet of the classical ghazal, Qamar Jalalvi initially used to be called 'Ustad' for his craftsmanship as a bicycle mechanic. As his poetic mastery gained wide admiration, the title evolved naturally, and he became Ustad Qamar Jalalvi in the literary world.

Prominent among the upcoming generation of Urdu poets, popular among youth, and a unique voice in Urdu ghazal.

One of the prominent classical poets, and a disciple of Maulana Imam Bakhsh Sahbai.

Popular novelist

Renowned Urdu poet and distinguished literary figure, who wrote the ghazal "Deewaron se mil kar rona achha lagta hai”, which became quite famous, along with many other notable contributions to the world of literature.