maqām-e-vasl to arz-o-samā ke biich meñ hai
maiñ is zamīn se niklūñ tū āsmāñ se nikal
maqam-e-wasl to arz-o-sama ke bich mein hai
main is zamin se niklun tu aasman se nikal
Abhishek Shukla was born in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh, but his higher education took place in Lucknow University, from where he obtained the degree of M.Com. Abhishek Shukla is an important name among those who have left their mark in the field of Ghazal between the last 10-15 years. In his poetry, there is a glimpse of a love that’s full of life, and an expression brimming with craft. He has very quickly attracted the attention of many big critics, as well as is seen as a role model for new writers. He has a keen eye for nuance and prosody, and is also ever-discussed for his skillful and witty satire. Lucknow’s beauty and culture are embraced in his persona and poetry. His first poetry collection "Harf-e-Awara" was published in 2020 by Rajkamal Prakashan, which very soon made its mark. He is currently employed with the State Bank of India, and can truly be called an exemplar of Urdu culture.