Poets/Writers From Delhi

A renowned figure of Urdu poetry and culture, who also served in the Indian administrative services

Prominent modernist poet who also edited a literary Magazine 'Satoor'

Sufi poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir, known for his deep knowledge of Indian music.

A major descendant of the Chishti lineage

One of the most prominent contemporary poets known for his unique love-poetry

One of the most prominent symbols of Urdu's composite culture at Delhi. Elder brother of Gulzar Dehlavi.

Most prominent linguist and lexicologist, mentor of Mir and Mir Dard

Prominent modernist fiction writer, known for his stories around existential issues; also the author of books on Marquez and Milan Kundera in Urdu.

Kavita Krishnamurthy is a playback singer of Indian origin. A winner of the Padma Shri, she is trained in Rabindra Sangeet and Hindustani classical music.