Aanis Moin was a young promising poet whose poetry was creating waves all over. He died by suicide at the age of 27.
In Gulzar’s poems, we see a mixture of beautiful words and images and simple emotions carved into our hearts.
The greatest name in modern Urdu poetry. An intellectual, a revolutionary but a poet at heart, Faiz wrote some of his best poetry in prison.
Considered one of the greatest Urdu poets of all time, Faraz wrote poetry filled with romanticism and philosophy.
One of the most famous ghazals from one of the greatest poets of all time, Ahmed Faraz.
One of the most underrated poets of the modern era, Muneer has a unique style where he used simple language to express abstract thoughts.
One of the founders of the modern ghazal, Nasir Kazmi is one of the most underrated poets of the modern era.
Some ghazals from the modern great of Urdu poetry who has been very popular with young people of India and Pakistan.
One of the most famous Urdu poets of the modern generation in India and Pakistan was not only a master of the ghazal but also penned down some beautiful nazms. Here are some of them.
Avtar Singh Sandhu Paash was one of the most impactful revolutionary poets from Punjab. He was also a prominent left-wing political figure.
Sahir wrote some of the best songs/poems on social issues some of which were used in films as well. Here are some of those poems.
My recital of some ghazals by the great poet and lyricist, Sahir Ludhianvi. Some of the best songs from the 60s and 70s came from his pen. He had a penchant for both romantic and revolutionary poetry.
Shibaprasad Bhattacharya
Loved the one on Sahir Ludhianvi. Great job.