Kaifi
Kaifi Azmi (1919–2002) was an Indian Urdu poet and lyricist known for his influential role in the Progressive Writers' Movement and for bringing Urdu poetry into Hindi cinema. Born in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, he pursued a career that bridged literature and popular culture, writing poetry, drama, and film lyrics.
Azmi's work is characterized by its commitment to social justice, anti-colonialism, workers' rights, and women's emancipation,
In his personal life, Azmi was married to actress Shaukat Azmi, and their daughter Shabana Azmi became
Azmi died in 2002 in Mumbai, leaving a legacy as a key figure who connected Urdu literary