Poets/Writers From Delhi

One of the prominent modern poets.

Postmodernist fiction writer, author of stories on sensitive social and political issues.

One of the representative poets of the new generation.

Known for his Urdu translation of Bhagwat Geeta in verse titled - Naseem-e-Irfaan.

Prominent among the upcoming generation of Urdu poets, engaged in writing both ghazals and nazms.

Mukesh was an Indian playback singer. He had been bestowed with the National Award for the best playback singer (male).

Chief Mufti of Delhi and a close friend to Mirza Ghalib, who was imprisoned for anti-British activities, with his entire property confiscated.

Contemporary of Ghalib and Zauq. Also a physician, astrologer, and chess player. Mirza Ghalib is said to have offered his complete Divan for his sher "Tum mere paas hote ho goya, Jab koi doosra nahin hota.".

One of the prominent poets associated with journalism and Mushaira.

Prominent humor poet & ex-Vice Principal, Jamia Senior Secondary School - Delhi.

One of the greatest 18th-century poets, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

Prominent historian, scholar, and educationist; formerly Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.