Sahir Ludhianvi’s actual name was Abdul Hai. He was a famous Urdu poet and a lyricist who gave innumerable beautiful songs to Indian film Industry. In this episode I have narrated some of his best work. I was very much influenced by the book on Sahir’s life by Akshay Manwani – Title of this episode is based on the title of Mr. Manwani’s book. Link to his book is given below. I highly recommend the book, the way Manwani drew a sketch of Sahir’s work, life and personality is worth your time.
Shakeel Badayuni (3 August 1916 – 20 April 1970) was a famous Indian Urdu poet & lyricist.
Akhlaq Mohammad Khan, famously known by his pen name 'Shahryar,' was one of the leading Urdu poets and academicians in India.
Ibn-e- Insha was an eminent Pakistani Leftist Urdu poet, and columnist. Along with his poetry, he was regarded as one of the best humorists...
Meer Taqi Meer - One of the greatest Urdu poets. Known as Khuda-e-Sukhan (God of Poetry)
Ahmad Mushtaq is one of the leading and reputed Pakistani poets known for his neo-classical tone, equally well-known in India, lives in...
Last of classical poets who celebrated life and love. Famous for his playfulness of words (idioms/ phrases). Nawab Mirza Khan Dagh Dehlavi...
