Waseem Nader (Waseem Ahmed Khan) is one of the prominent Urdu ghazal poets from the 1990s, known for his innovative style and emotional depth. Born in 1974 in Kakrala, Badaun (Uttar Pradesh), he received his education and training in his hometown. Although he lived in Delhi for business purposes, he chose to settle permanently in Badaun. His debut poetry collection, ‘Shaam Se Pehle’, was published in 2015 and was honored by the Urdu Academy, Delhi.