Iqbal Ashhar is a very popular contemporary Urdu Poet. He is famous for his Ghazal, Nazm & Geet. When he wields his pen, it produces classical ghazals as well as progressive style of Urdu poetry. He is well versed in both art forms. He is extremely popular in mushairas & Kavi Sammelans, folks line up to listen to him.
Renowned Urdu Scholar and Literary critic, Dr. Gopichand Narang says, “Iqbal Ashhar’s poetry possesses the qualities of a slow flame, spontaneity, and flow. I have heard Iqbal Ashhar reciting his poetry in mushairas. His popular poem “Urdu” is such a truth that descends down the audience’s hearts, and shakes their conscience to the core.”
