
The Poet · b. 1961
अशोक अंजुम
Ashok Anjum
Region
Braj
Language
hindi
Signature rasa
Karuna
Works · archive
22
Ashok Anjum holds a highly respected place in modern Hindi literature as a devoted guardian of lyrical traditions. Born in 1958 in Aligarh, he dedicated his creative life to enriching the Navgeet, Doha, and Ghazal forms.
At a time when contemporary poetry heavily favored free verse, Anjum insisted on the necessity of rhythm and classical structure. He writes with profound sensitivity about changing human values, rural displacement, and the moral decay of modern society.
Beyond his own poetic output, he has been a prominent editor and a guiding force in reviving the literary prestige of the Aligarh region. His verses carry the quiet dignity of a man who observes the world deeply, using gentle melodies to deliver razor sharp social critique.
Chronology
A life, paced like a poem.
1961
Born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
1980s
Started performing on stage at national and international Kavi Sammelans
2000s
Published multiple collections of humorous poetry and ghazals
Essential
Start with these.
Three doorways into Ashok Anjum, chosen for how quickly they show you what this voice sounds like.

Veera
01करे कोशिश अगर इंसान तो क्या क्या नहीं मिलता
Kare Koshish Agar Insan To Kya Kya Nahi Milta
The clearest statement of veera in this catalogue, begin here.
Read the poem →5 verses
Karuna
02सयानी बिटिया
Sayani Bitiya
A shorter turn in karuna, 8 verses long.
Read the poem →8 verses
Veera
03करे कोशिश अगर इन्सान तो क्या-क्या नहीं मिलता
Kare Koshish Agar Insan To Kya Kya Nahin Milta
A shorter turn in veera, 5 verses long.
Read the poem →5 versesFull Catalogue
Every composition, by mood.
22 entries · 6 rasas
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Karuna
9 compositions
- 017 versesRead →
प्रेम की, सचाई की, बोलियाँ ही गायब हैं
Prem Ki, Sachai Ki, Boliyan Hi Gayab Hain
- 028 versesRead →
सयानी बिटिया
Sayani Bitiya
- 036 versesRead →
आँसू
Aansu
- 046 versesRead →
सभी रिश्तों से औ’ दीवारो दर से दूर रखता है
Sabhi Rishton Se Au Deewaro Dar Se Door Rakhta Hai
- 0513 versesRead →
हर लेती हैं बेटियाँ
Har Leti Hain Betiyan
- 069 versesRead →
द्वार पर साँकल लगाकर सो गए
Dwar Par Sankal Lagakar So Gaye
- 074 versesRead →
वक़्त जीवन में ऐसा न आये कभी
Waqt Jeevan Mein Aisa Na Aaye Kabhi
- 085 versesRead →
दुनिया को नई राह दिखने के वास्ते
Duniya Ko Nai Raah Dikhane Ke Vaste
वीर
Veera
4 compositions
- 015 versesRead →
करे कोशिश अगर इंसान तो क्या क्या नहीं मिलता
Kare Koshish Agar Insan To Kya Kya Nahi Milta
- 026 versesRead →
हौसला भी उड़ान देता है
Hausla Bhi Udaan Deta Hai
- 035 versesRead →
करे कोशिश अगर इन्सान तो क्या-क्या नहीं मिलता
Kare Koshish Agar Insan To Kya Kya Nahin Milta
- 043 versesRead →
खिड़कियों की साजिशों से
Khidkiyon Ki Sajishon Se
शान्त
Shanta
3 compositions
हास्य
Hasya
2 compositions
शृंगार
Shringara
3 compositions
रौद्र
Raudra
1 composition


