Poets/Writers From Bareilly

Distinguished Urdu novelist, and short story writer. The English translation of his celebrated novel 'Nemat Khana', 'The Paradise of Food' won the JCB Prize for Literature 2022, marking the first time an Urdu novel received this prestigious award.

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

Highly acclaimed senior Urdu poet, admired for both his Ghazal and Nazm. His poetry, though seemingly simple in expression, reflects profound observation and meticulous artistry.

Disciple 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.

Prominent classical poet and nephew of Mushafi.

Popular poet having a vast mass following.

Recipient of the ‘Dushyant Kumar Smriti Samman', Ashu Mishra is a widely acclaimed poet, celebrated for his evocative verses of longing as well as his sharp, socio-political satirical nazms.

An Indian poet, known for the flow and musicality in her nazms.

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 young Urdu fiction writers, recipient of Sahitya Academy's Yuva Puraskar.

One of the younger story writers.

"Renowned and widely admired poet, celebrated in Mushairas for his heartfelt and captivating compositions.