Tabish Dehlvi

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Masood-ul-Hasan Tabish Dehlvi is a renowned poet of Urdu.

He was born on November 9, 1911 in a learned family of Delhi. Started his career in 1932, later joined All India Radio on 1939. After Partition of India, he migrated to Pakistan and worked for Radio Pakistan.

Government of Pakistan awarded Nishan-e-Pakistan to appreciating his contribution to Urdu literature. He passed away in 2004 in Karachi.

His notable collection of poetry include;

  • Nimroz
  • Chiragh-e-Sehra
  • Ghubar-e-Anjum
  • Mah-e-Shikasta