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.
Popular poet with dominant romantic shades, celebrating love and life.
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.
One of the most popular Urdu poets ever, known for his intense romantic poetry.
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.
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.
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.
