Tag: Safi Lakhnavi

By Vikas Datta, Every poetic tradition has one great exponent, traditionally and popularly embodying and representing its identity and characteristics. Most are historic figures, though relatively new, or revived languages may see those from recent past or even contemporary times. As vital but considerably less-celebrated or even remembered are those who enable the tradition to survive and flourish by facilitating its transition from its 'golden age' to the modern era. Like this Lucknow poet did for Urdu. In his time, Allama Syed Ali Naqi Zaidi "Safi Lakhnavi" (1862-1950) was among the...