Poets/Writers From Aligarh

One of the most prominent fiction writers known for his stories drawing upon the cultural heritage of the past. Also, the first one to make animals and non-living things the central metaphors in his stories.

One of the prominent modern poets.

One of the prominent poets of contemporary ghazal, with mature thought, dynamic emotions, and a fusion of traditional and modern expression.

Eminent intellectual, statesman, and educationist. Founder of Aligarh Muslim University.

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

Prominent new generation poet.

Young story writer, also known for her critical writings on fiction.

Young short story writer.

Distinguished ghazal poet, one poetry collection published, Associate Professor at Aligarh Muslim University.

Prominent upcoming poet.

Indian politician, designated senior advocate, eminent author, and a law teacher.

One of the leading women poets in India.

One of the emerging poetic voices of the new generation.

Contemporary fiction writer; known for underscoring the current socio-political issues.

Prominent popular poet, known for his patriotic poems / Honoured with Padma Bhushan.

One of the new generation of poets, known for writing verses filled with thought and emotion, with his first poetry collection now published.

One of the renowned poets of Urdu ghazal.

One of the young poets, whose ghazals reflect a classical and traditional consciousness.