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Begum Mumtaz Jehan Mirza

Begum Mumtaz Jehan Mirza (1923–1997) was a distinguished Urdu poet and a significant literary figure whose work left a lasting mark on the modern Urdu literary landscape in India. Born in Delhi in 1923, she was immersed in a rich literary tradition from birth, a...

Bismil Begam Sabri

Bismil Begam Sabri, born on July 17, 1937, in Sahiwal, Punjab, is a distinguished Urdu poetess known by her pen name, Bismil Sabri. She is recognised as one of the most significant voices in contemporary Urdu literature, celebrated for her profound ghazals, nazms, and...

Hajra Noor Mohammad Zaryab

Hajra Noor Mohammad Zaryab is a prominent contemporary Urdu poetess from Akola, Maharashtra, India. Born on February 21, 1978, she has emerged as a significant voice in the rich literary landscape of Maharashtra, contributing to the continuity and evolution of Urdu...

Haya Lakhnavi

Kaneez Fatima Haya Lakhnavi was an Urdu poetess and writer known by her pen name (takhallus) Haya Lakhnavi. She was born in 1915 in Faizabad, India. Her father’s name was Chaudhry Naimatullah, and he held the post of Chief Justice of Allahabad. She was married...

Hina Rizvi Haider

Hina Rizvi Haider is a distinguished contemporary voice in Indian Urdu poetry, known for skillfully blending the rich literary traditions of her native Lucknow with poignant commentary on modern social issues. Her work serves as a bridge between a cherished cultural...