INDEX OF Poets

European poet of the classical period whose father adopted the Indian way of life. Published a divan containing ghazals and poems in other poetical genres.

Leading early 20th-century poet. Famous for his Nazm on Ramayan. Wrote the oft-quoted sher 'Zindagi kya hai anasir men zahur-e-tartib…'.

Poet, lyricist, and radio broadcaster; wrote poetry in Urdu and Punjabi. His lyrics were sung by celebrated singers like Asha Bhonsle and Jagjit Singh.

Well-known for his poems on interesting topics; also wrote patriotic poems. Taught Persian for a long period of time.

A poet of traditional style, popular in Mushairas.

One of the prominent modern poets.

Well-known Nazm poet.

A famous young poet is known for beautifully combining love, pain, and life's emotions, especially the feelings of youth, with a perfect mix of tradition and modernity in his poetry.

Famous for his nazms and ghazals of romantic nature, influenced by Akhtar Sheerani.

American poet, novelist, and short story writer.

Prominent scholar and literary critic who writes both in Urdu and English, living in the U.S.A.

A poet and journalist, famous especially for his humorous columns.

One of the important poets of humour to emerge during the '60s.

One of the most prominent writers of humour and satire in pakistan.