Poets/Writers From Lucknow

A poet to make space for resistance and current social issues.

Renowned woman poet known from Lucknow and a companion of Qurratulain Hyder

A prominent poet of Lucknow, son of Mirza Dabeer, also known for his book on 'Arooz' called 'Miqyas-ul-Ashaar'

Celebrated artist and prominent figure in the Entertainment Industry

One of the most famous Progressive poets known for romantic & revolutionary poetry. He was maternal Uncle to film lyricist Jawed Akhtar.

Eminent contemporary Pakistani Urdu fiction writer, critic,editor & academician. Father of writer & translator Asif Farrukhi.

Nawab of Awadh

Poet and scholar of Persian literature, was the chair of Persian department in Lucknow University

Prominent among the later poets of Lucknow School, known for his individual signature. Also served as Additional Commissioner, Education Minister, Home Minister, and officiating Prime Minster in the Government of Kashmir.

Prominent courtier of Wajid Ali Shah who accompanied him during his exile to Kolkata. Awarded the honorific title of 'Aftabu Daula Shams-e-Jung' by the Nawab.

One of the leading pre-modern poets at lucknow, contemporary of Jigar Moradabadi.

Poet and a popular mushaira anchor; translated Geeta and Gitanjali into Urdu

Well-known fiction writer, poet and critic; wrote novels in the backdrop of Lucknow’s cultural life

A leading Judge of the Allahabad High Court. Member of the 4th Lok Sabha

Eminent Urdu Poet and contemporary of Dagh Dehlvi. Famous for penning ghazal "Sarakti jaye hai rukh se naqaab aahista aahista".

Well-known Sanskrit scholar, Sahitya Academy award winner.

Famous for his musical play 'Inder Sabha', contemporary of the last Nawab of Avadh, wajid Ali Shah.

Noted fiction writer from Pakistan; known for writing on women’s issues.

Well-known poet and critic known for his book 'Do Adabi School'

Well-known story writer, playwright and critic, known for his story “Mela Ghoomani”

Poet and journalist, long associated with radio Pakistan; also wrote dialogues and lyrics for films