by Admin | Jul 13, 2025 | Urdu Literature
Razia Sajjad Zaheer (1918–1979) was a distinguished Indian writer, translator, and a pivotal member of the Progressive Writers’ Association, who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. She is celebrated for her bold and realistic portrayals of...
by Admin | Aug 21, 2025 | Urdu Literature
Dr. Rehana Javed is a prominent figure in the field of Urdu literature and education in Maharashtra, noted both for her academic leadership and her contributions to preserving and advancing Urdu literary heritage. She served as the former Chairperson of the Board of...
by Admin | Aug 1, 2025 | Urdu Literature
Professor Rehana Sultana was a distinguished Indian academic and a formidable social activist who served as the Dean of the School of Arts & Social Sciences at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) in Hyderabad. She passed away on December 10, 2014, at the...
by Admin | Sep 3, 2025 | Urdu Literature
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...
by Admin | Sep 3, 2025 | Urdu Literature
Rukhsana Amrohvi, born Syeda Rukhsar Zahra in 1951, is a renowned Indian Urdu poet from a family steeped in literary and cinematic history. The daughter of the legendary film director Kamal Amrohi, she is also the niece of celebrated Urdu poets Jaun Elia and Rais...
by Admin | Jul 24, 2025 | English Literature, Radio and TV
Sadia Dehlvi (1957–2020) was a distinguished Indian writer, journalist, editor, and cultural commentator best known for her passionate advocacy of Sufism, her efforts to preserve Delhi’s syncretic traditions, and her contributions to Urdu literature and...
