Poets/Writers From Bareilly

One of the most prominent contemporary poets of the subcontinent. Equally creative in nazm and ghazal

Desciple of Dagh Dehlavi and the younger brother of Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan.

Prominent contemporary of Jigar Moradabadi

Well-known poet / Father of prominent post-modern poet Shariq Kaifi

Kavita Seth is a famed playback, ghazal and sufi genre singer from India. She has been trained in Hindustani classical music by N.D.Sharma of Gwalior Gharana, Vinod from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and Ustad Iqbal Ahmad Khan.

One of the most prominent modern Urdu poets and lyricist. Wrote songs for the movie "Umrao Jaan". Recipient of the Bhartiya Gyan Peeth award.

Prominent classical poet and nephew of Mushafi

Popular poet having vast mass following.

A young poet who swiftly carved a distinct place with his unique tone and poetic flair

Prominent among the upcoming generation of Urdu poets, especially in ghazal poetry, known for presenting the elements of Karbala as a living emotion in his poetry

One of the younger story writers.

Contemporary poet, popular in mushairas.

Noted novelist and story writer, famous for her novel Aangan; also a recipient of prestigious Adamji award.

Prominent modernist fiction writer, known for his stories around existential issues; also the author of books on Marquez and Milan Kundera in Urdu.