
The Poet · b. 1970
कुमार विश्वास
Kumar Vishwas
Region
Uttar Pradesh
Language
hindi / urdu
Signature rasa
Shringara
Works · archive
13
Kumar Vishwas redefined the public consumption of Hindi poetry for the twenty first century. Born in 1970 in Pilkhuwa, Uttar Pradesh, he stepped out of academia and onto the stage, transforming quiet college campuses into massive arenas of poetic celebration.
He possesses an uncanny ability to connect traditional lyrical forms with the restless energy of modern youth. His most famous poem Koi Deewana Kehta Hai transcended literary circles to become an anthem for an entire generation.
While purists sometimes debated his immense popularity, Vishwas successfully dismantled the barrier between elite literary traditions and mass appeal. He brought the Hindi language back to prime time, proving that romantic and patriotic verses still hold the power to captivate millions.
Chronology
A life, paced like a poem.
1970
Born in Pilkhuwa, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
1994
Started working as a lecturer in Hindi literature
2000s
Gained massive popularity with his signature poem 'Koi Deewana Kehta Hai'
2010s
Performed globally, bringing Hindi poetry to international audiences
Essential
Start with these.
Three doorways into Kumar Vishwas, chosen for how quickly they show you what this voice sounds like.

Shringara
01हो काल गति से परे चिरंतन
Ho Kaal Gati Se Pare Chirantan
The clearest statement of shringara in this catalogue, begin here.
Read the poem →1 verse
Shringara
02मैं तो झोंका हूँ
Main To Jhoka Hoon
A shorter turn in shringara, 5 verses long.
Read the poem →5 verses
Shringara
03मैं तो झोंका हूँ हवा का उड़ा ले जाऊँगा
Main To Jhonka Hoon Hawa Ka Uda Le Jaunga
A shorter turn in shringara, 5 verses long.
Read the poem →5 versesFull Catalogue
Every composition, by mood.
13 entries · 3 rasas
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Shringara
8 compositions
- 015 versesRead →
मैं तो झोंका हूँ हवा का उड़ा ले जाऊँगा
Main To Jhonka Hoon Hawa Ka Uda Le Jaunga
- 023 versesRead →
बाँसुरी चली आओ
Bansuri Chali Aao
- 034 versesRead →
मैं तुम्हें ढूंढने स्वर्ग के द्वार तक
Main Tumhein Dhoondhne Swarg Ke Dwar Tak
- 043 versesRead →
सफ़ाई मत देना
Safai Mat Dena
- 054 versesRead →
तुम्हे मैं प्यार नहीं दे पाऊँगा
Tumhe Main Pyaar Nahi De Paunga
- 061 verseRead →
हो काल गति से परे चिरंतन
Ho Kaal Gati Se Pare Chirantan
- 075 versesRead →
मैं तो झोंका हूँ
Main To Jhoka Hoon
- 084 versesRead →
उनकी ख़ैरो-ख़बर नहीं मिलती
Unki Khairo-Khabar Nahin Milti
करुणा
Karuna
4 compositions



