Poets/Writers From Aurangabad

Sufi poet known for his widely sung ghazal 'Khabar-e-tahayyur-e-ishq'.

Trendsetter classical poet who helped establish Urdu ghazal in Delhi by inspiring poets to write in Urdu.

A classical poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Sauda.

Prominent poet of New Nazam in India. Also a political activist and member of Parliament (Lok Sabha).

One of the most outstanding modern poets and critics.

One of the prominent progressive poets, critics, and lyricists known for writing the lyrics ‘Karoge yaad to har baat yaad…’ for ‘Bazaar’.

The first female Urdu poet with a Deewan. Belonged to Aurangabad

A great Islamic thinker and the founder of Jamaat-e-Islami

Prominent Pakistani scholar, poet, and professor of Karachi University who was close to Jaun Eliya. Awarded with Tamgha-e-Imtiyaz.

Pakistani poet, author, and journalist; authored two important books on Amir Khusrau and Urdu Marsiya.

A poet known for representations of nature and romantic feelings.

An important fiction writer known for writing stories of unique creative experience, known for his individual take on symbolic storytelling.