Qita
Literal meaning of Qata is ‘separated’. Qata stands for a series of couplets in a ghazal having continuity of thought. A ghazal having one or more Qatas is called Qata-Band ghazal. Qatas also have independent existence comprising at least four lines. In a Qata, the second and fourth lines follow the same rhyming scheme.
Celebrated senior poet, and highly regarded by both readers and critics. He was honored with the Malik Museeb-ur-Rehman International Award in Qatar for his poetry collection Shajar Tasbih Karte Hain.
Poet who fought in World War II and was associated with the Progressive Writers’ Association. Known for his distinctive style.
One of the new generation poets, expressing beautiful couplets in ghazals.
Most outstanding Pakistani, progressive poet. Also counted among leading fiction writers. Edited an important literary magazine, Funoon.
Poet, lyricist, founding editor of literary magazine quarterly ''Svera''.
The greatest Urdu poet of humour and satire, who was a Sessions judge at Allahabad.
A pre-modern poet who wrote both ghazals and nazms also wrote poems for children.
Poet & researcher known for his long poem “Sochne Pe Pahraa Hai" / Professor JNU.
Poet and literary journalist, edited prominent journals like 'Nasheman', 'Mashriq', and 'Nai Qadrein'; published several books of poetry and prose.
Known as Shaaʿir-e-Romaan (Poet of Romance), he is a prominent Urdu poet who also edited several literary magazines, including Intikhab, Bahaaristan, Khyaalistan, and Romaan.
One of the most celebrated progressive poets, literary critics, public intellectuals, and editors. Contemporary of Faiz Ahmad Faiz. Recipient of the Gyanpeeth Award. Produced documentaries on Urdu poetry.
Popular contemporary Urdu poet primarily known for his own style. His poetry has recurrent themes of progressive thought, socio-political critique and inequality.
One of the greatest Urdu poets, the national poet of Pakistan, who penned 'Saare jahaan se achha Hindostaan hamara' and 'Lab pe aati hai dua ban ke tamanna meri'.
Well-known poet from Kolkata, wrote Ghazal, Nazm, and Rubai; published several collections of poetry for children, also edited several literary journals.
Distinguished contemporary poet whose powerful presence in Mushairas has earned him wide acclaim. His poetry embraces diverse themes, reflecting the many shades of life.
Highly accomplished Urdu poet, screenwriter, playwright, and lyricist. A recipient of the Necip Fazil International Culture and Art Award, among many others, he has made significant contributions across genres. Some of his acclaimed dramas include Waris, Din, Fisher, and several more.
Prominent name in Mushairas and Kavi-sammelans, who has been honoured with several awards, including the Indira Gandhi Award and the Sahitya Bharti Award.
One of the prominent poets of humour and satire in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the most famous Progressive poets known for romantic and revolutionary poetry. He was the maternal uncle to film lyricist Jawed Akhtar.
A famous Pakistani poet of the younger generation published a collection, Main Kisi Daastaan Se Ubhrunga.
Popular Urdu poet and anchor, known for blending Hindi vocabulary in Ghazal. He is recognized as a voice working to keep Urdu poetry accessible to a diverse and wider audience.
