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Learn about the tradition, forms and history of Urdu poetry, a rich and diverse literary heritage of India and Pakistan. Explore the biographies and works of famous Urdu poets, such as Mir Taqi Mir, Mirza Ghalib, Muhammad Iqbal and more.
A comprehensive list of Urdu-language poets from the 13th to the 20th century, with their pen names, eras and works. Learn about the history and evolution of Urdu poetry, from Amir Khusro to Allama Iqbal.
Learn about the origins, development and features of Urdu literature, written in the Urdu language. Explore the religious, Deccani and Mughal periods, the forms and figures of Urdu poetry and prose, and the literary prizes and institutions.
Faiz Ahmad Faiz was a Pakistani poet and author of Punjabi and Urdu literature, and a leading member of the Communist Party and the Progressive Writers' Movement. He was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature.
Variegated aspects and artistic skills of Akhtar Shairani's poetry lend him a distinguished place in modern Urdu poetry. His influence on Urdu literature, and poetry in particular, earned him a repute of trendsetter. [2] His famous poems include: "Ae ishq kahin le chal" "O des se aane waale bataa"
His readership is limited and recent social changes have further hurt his stature and there seems to be a concerted effort to not to promote his poetry. His first book of free verse, Mavra, was published in 1940 and established him as a pioneering figure in 'free form' Urdu poetry. [4]
Hafeez Jalandhari was a Pakistani poet who wrote the lyrics for the National Anthem of Pakistan and the Anthem of Azad Kashmir. He also wrote Shahnama-e-Islam, a four-volume epic in verse, and many patriotic and romantic poems in Urdu and Persian.
Zehra Nigah is a prominent Urdu poet and scriptwriter from Pakistan, who is one of the first female poets to gain recognition in a male-dominated field. She is known for her blend of modern feminine and classic poetry, and has received numerous awards and honours for her work.