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.
Leading progressive Indian poet and celebrated film-lyricist. Popular for his writings against social injustice and backwardness in society
One of the most prominent modern Urdu critics. Famous for his promotion of the Anti-ghazal trend of poetry and anti-modernism views.
Renowned Urdu Ghazal poet, founder of 'Bazm-e-Tamir-e-Adab', honored with numerous literary awards
Renowned humorous poet and editor of a literary magazine ‘Khushnuma’ based on humour and satire.
Poet laureate of the Mughal Court and mentor of Bahadur Shah Zafar. His 'poetic' rivalry with Ghalib is well known.
Poet, Journalist and lyricist, Dialogue writer of films like ‘’Ghulam Begam Badshah’’ and ‘’Jhansi ki rani’’
Prominent post-modern poet. Professor at Jamia Millia Islamia Univesity, Delhi.
Celebrated poet, acclaimed for his priceless contributions to the realms of Persian and Punjabi literature, alongside his mastery of Urdu
Pakistani poet famous for humorous poetry. Also wrote humorous columns in the newspapers and periodicals.
