
The Poet · 1970 to 2010s
कुमार विश्वास
Kumar Vishwas
Region
North India
Language
Hindi
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
01मैं तुम्हें ढूंढने स्वर्ग के द्वार तक
Main Tumhein Dhoondhne Swarg Ke Dwar Tak
The clearest statement of shringara in this catalogue, begin here.
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Shringara
02मैं 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.
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Veera
03फिर बसंत आना है
Phir Basant Aana Hai
A shorter turn in veera, 3 verses long.
Read the poem →3 versesFull Catalogue
Every composition, by mood.
13 entries · 3 rasas
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Shringara
8 compositions
- 014 versesRead →
मैं तुम्हें ढूंढने स्वर्ग के द्वार तक
Main Tumhein Dhoondhne Swarg Ke Dwar Tak
- 025 versesRead →
मैं तो झोंका हूँ हवा का उड़ा ले जाऊँगा
Main To Jhonka Hoon Hawa Ka Uda Le Jaunga
- 033 versesRead →
बाँसुरी चली आओ
Bansuri Chali Aao
- 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
- 074 versesRead →
उनकी ख़ैरो-ख़बर नहीं मिलती
Unki Khairo-Khabar Nahin Milti
- 085 versesRead →
मैं तो झोंका हूँ
Main To Jhoka Hoon
करुणा
Karuna
4 compositions



