Azhar Iqbal is an Indian poet and storyteller. He is famous for reciting poetry and shayari in various kavi sammelans and mushairas. In 2023, he appeared on the Sony TV comedy show “The Kapil Sharma Show” along with several other poets and lyricists.
Wiki/Biography
Azhar Iqbal was born on Tuesday, 28 November 1978 in Budhana, Uttar Pradesh (44 years; as of 2022). Later, he moved to Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Azhar Iqbal childhood photos
From 2003 to 2004, he studied at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Azhar Iqbal as a teenager
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: brown
family
He comes from a Muslim family.
Parents and siblings
His father has passed away. His mother’s name is Nazma Farid. He has four brothers namely Tabish Fareed (Inquilab journalist), Haider Fareed, Kokab Farid (Chairman of NGO Harfkaar) and Qazi Nadeem Ahmad.
Azhar Iqbal with his mother and brother
Azhar Iqbal with his brothers Kokab Farid, Qazi Nadeem Ahmed, Tabish Farid and Haider Farid (from left)
wife and children
On February 7, 2009, he married Syeda Masooma. The couple has a son named Abdullah Kashani and a daughter named Zahra Azhar. Both are poets.
Azhar Iqbal with his wife and children
Azhar Iqbal and his son
Azhar Iqbal and his daughter
other relatives
The famous Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is his uncle.
Azhar Iqbal and his uncle
Profession
Poet/Storyteller/Screenwriter
Azar has worked as a poet, storyteller and screenwriter for many years. He has recited Shayaris at various events like Jashn-E-Rekhta, Jashn-E-Bahaar and Shankar Shaad Mushaira.
Azhar Iqbal’s Musala Incident
He also participated in various kavi samelans.
Azhar Iqbal wears Kavi sammelan
Azhar appeared in several episodes of the SAB TV poetry program “Wah!” Wow! Kya bat hai!
He wrote various popular gaziras, including:
- Ghutan si hone lagi uske pas jate Hue
- Ye bar-e-gham bhi uthaya nahin bahut din se
- Gulab Chandni Ratan Pe Waa Ham
- Teri Sumter Jaan Kalastha Narsinh Ho Raha
- Dil ki gali mein chad nikalta rahta hai
- Kasim Abir Kikushub Kasim Gulal Karang
In 2015, he founded the Hafkar Foundation to promote theatre, poetry and other art forms. He has also worked as a screenwriter in various Hindi and Urdu dramas.
On October 10, 2022, he started his YouTube channel of the same name, where he uploads his poetry and Shayari videos.
Azhar Iqbal’s YouTube channel
Corporate positions
On June 2, 2009, he started working as an Assistant Manager, Internal Audit, at Satin Creditcare Network Ltd, a private company in Noida, India. In February 2014, he was promoted to operations manager.
Favorites
- Ghazal: Hamare Jaise Koi Dusra Hua Bhi Nhi Author: Samih al-Qasim
- Comedian: Charlie Chaplin
- Quote: There may be times when we are powerless to stop injustice, but there are never times when we are powerless to protest Elie Wiesel
- Social media app: Facebook
Facts/Trivia
- His children affectionately call him Amu.
- As a teenager, he wanted to be a lyricist and actor in Bollywood. However, his parents refused for him to go to Mumbai to pursue his career in Bollywood.
- He is fluent in multiple languages including Hindi, Urdu and English.
- Azar was often spotted smoking huka and cigarettes.
Azhar Iqbal smokes huqa
Azhar Iqbal holding cigarette
- He is an avid animal lover and often shares photos with various animals on his social media accounts.
Azhar Iqbal and goat
- In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Azhar Iqbal during vacation
- For his work, he has been honored at various events.
Azhar Iqbal honored
Categories: Biography
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