Firaq Gorakhpuri
1896–1982Urdu author (1896-1982)
poet (1932-2001)
Shahid Kabir
1932–2001, born Nagpur, writes in Urdu, poet
Shahid Kabir was an Urdu language poet and writer from Maharashtra, India. He was an active writer from 1952, writing poetry, short stories and articles. He was well-known mainly for his ghazals. His significant works include Kachchi Deewaren, Charon Aour and Pehchaan. He was recognised by the Maharashtra State Urdu Academy. His ghazals have been sung by several Indian singers including Jagjit Singh, Chitra Singh, Hariharan, Chandan Dass, Munni Begum Shishir Parkhie and Sabri brothers.
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Also writing in Urdu
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