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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...

Her Highness Maimoona Sultan

Her Highness Maimoona Sultan (1900-1982) was a prominent figure in the royal family of Bhopal, best known as the wife of Nawab Hamidullah Khan, the last ruling Nawab of the princely state. A woman of royal lineage and literary talent, she was a noteworthy personality...

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...

Huma Khalil

Huma Khalil is a distinguished author, filmmaker, and a pivotal figure in the contemporary movement for the preservation and promotion of the Urdu language and literature. As the Creative Director of the Rekhta Foundation, she stands at the forefront of leveraging...

Huma Qureshi

Huma Saleem Qureshi, born on July 28, 1986, in New Delhi, India, is a prominent Indian actress renowned for her contributions to Hindi cinema, regional films, international projects, web series, and television.  She remains an active figure in the entertainment...