Poets/Writers From Bareilly

Prominent classical poet and nephew of Mushafi.

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.

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 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.