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Naseema Turabul Hasan

Naseema Turabul Hasan was a distinguished Urdu writer, poet, essayist, and critic from Hyderabad who left a significant mark on Urdu literature. A multifaceted literary figure, her work is particularly celebrated in the specialised forms of essay writing (inshaiya...

Roohi Qadri

Roohi Qadri was a notable Urdu poet from Hyderabad, India, who became a significant voice in the mid-20th century. Active primarily during the 1950s, she was part of a vibrant literary movement that saw many female poets contribute to the rich tradition of Urdu...

Tasneem Jowher

Tasneem Jowher, also known by the spellings Tasneem Johar and Tasneem Jauhar, is an Urdu poet based in Hyderabad, India. Her work is primarily associated with the vibrant and dynamic literary landscape of the city, particularly within women’s literary circles....

Zubeida Rana

Zubeida Rana was part of a vibrant literary circle in Hyderabad during the 1950s that included other female poets such as Roohi Qadri. Her work primarily consisted of ghazals and quatrains. The reference comes from a feature on Hyderabadi women poets by scholar-poet...