INDEX OF Poets

Poet, writer and translator from Maharashtra, also translated Marathi poems into Urdu

One of the leading modern poets and short story writer, who made outstanding contribution to modern Urdu Nazm in India.

Wrote interesting poems for children, published a collection called ‘Gul Bute’

Radical Urdu critic who wrote unconventional poetry.

Prominent poet, story writer, and translator, wrote books on issues in science and translated several books from other literature of the world

A later descendant of Delhi’s poetry tradition, known for his play 'Krishna Avataar'

Poet based in Delhi, works for the Persian service of All India Radio

One of the prominent progressive poets, critic and lyricist Known for writing lyrics ‘karoge yaad to har baat yaad…’ for ‘Bazaar’.

Modern Urdu poet & son of well known poet Nasir Kazmi

Famous for his ghazal " ai jazba-e-dil gar main chahun har cheez muqaabil aa jaye" sung by many singers.

Leading popular poet who got the pseudonym Utsahi from Jawahar Lal Nehru, India's first prime Minister. Known for extensively using words of Awadhi language. Famous for his Nazm 'Ai Meri Jan-e-ghazal….'.

Known for his poetry for children

One of the remarkable women poets in india.

Well-known poet, known for drawing upon day-to-day experiences of life

Famous for his rubais, also wrote ghazals and nazms

A disciple of Nooh Naravi, wrote on the day-to-day experiences of life and poems on social and religious personalities

Well-known poet from Delhi, wrote in various genres and penned Qitaat on social issues