INDEX OF Poets

A disciple of Seemab Akbarabadi, published several collections of his ghazals and nazms

One of the well-known poets of Tamil Nadu

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

Last Mughal Emperor and contemporary of Ghalib and Zauq.

Parsi religious scholar who deeply absorbed Urdu literary traditions and wrote poetry in Urdu and Persian

Noted story writer, a recipient of Sahitya Akademi award.

A people’s poet with progressive leanings, also served as the president of Progressive Writers Association of UK

One of the better-known poets of Bhopal, was influenced by Progressive Writers Movement

A new age Indian poet

A poet-mentor, favourite disciple of Mirza Ghalib

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

Most prominent modernist fiction writer, celebrated for his symbolic stories; also the compiler of journal 'Shuoor'.

Noted progressive fiction writer.

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

Prominent Pakistani short story writer, novelist and playwright, well-known for his novel 'Raja Gidh'.

Prominent classical poet of South India