Akhtar Usman

Akhtar Usman is a renowned poet and critic who writes in English, Persian, Urdu, Potohari, Punjabi, and Hindi. He is revered for his compilations of Urdu poetry, especially Ghazals, Nazms, and Marsiyas. He has been honoured with several awards, including the ‘Ahmad Faraz Lifetime Achievement Award’ and the ‘Khalid Ahmad Award’ for his book ‘Chiraagh Zaar’. Currently, he is working on translations from different languages into Urdu and English, along with his upcoming books based on poetry and criticism. He is considered one of the finest poets of his generation, bridging the gap between traditional and modern styles of writing and influencing more than two generations of young writers and poets.