Ajay Sahaab (full name: Ajay Pandey ‘Sahaab’) is a prominent contemporary Urdu poet, lyricist, and writer from India. “Sahaab” (meaning “cloud” in Arabic) is his takhallus (poetic pseudonym).
Birthplace: Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India (formerly part of Madhya Pradesh).
Birth Year: 1969 (exact birth date is not publicly available in reliable sources).
Birthplace: Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India (formerly part of Madhya Pradesh).
Birth Year: 1969 (exact birth date is not publicly available in reliable sources).
He is widely regarded as one of the most prolific and popular Urdu poets of the modern era, often called “India’s most widely sung poet of the modern age.” His ghazals, nazms, and song lyrics have been composed and sung by legendary artists including:
- Jagjit Singh
- Pankaj Udhas
- Anup Jalota
- Bhupinder Singh
- Mitali Singh
- Talat Aziz
- Ghulam Abbas Khan
- Suresh Wadkar
- Rekha Bhardwaj
- Anuradha Paudwal
Many others. His works have garnered over 300–700 crore collective views across platforms.Key Highlights of His Career
- Notable Works and Contributions — He specializes in writing new stanzas (antaras) for classic Bollywood songs, reviving them with fresh lyrics. Popular examples include extended versions of “Lag Ja Gale,” “Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar,” “Zindagi Ke Safar Mein,” “Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Ye,” and “Ik Pyar Ka Nagma Hai.” These viral renditions (often under his series Alfaaz Aur Awaaz) feature singers like Rajesh Singh, Kavya Limaye, Gyanita Dwivedi, Papon, and others, amassing millions of views.
- Alfaaz Aur Awaaz — This is his conceptualized global chain of ghazal concerts and YouTube series, blending poetry recitation with live singing. It has become a viral sensation, with shows in India and international tours (e.g., USA in 2025).
- Albums and Recognition — He has contributed to ghazal albums like Once More (T-Series), Roomaniyat (nominated for Global Indian Music Awards), Sentimental and Khamoshi Ki Aawaaz with Pankaj Udhas, and others. He wrote the theme song for the Khazana Ghazal Festival. Awards include National Smile Award and Sahir Samman.
- Other Achievements — His poetry collection Ummeed is published. He has recited at prestigious venues like the Red Fort, written for films (e.g., Scapegoat), and is involved in projects like a Bollywood biopic on Sahir Ludhianvi titled Lafz Bheege Hain. Remarkably, he topped civil services exams and serves as a Principal Commissioner in the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
Read Ajay Sahaab Poetry or Shayari Collection:
| Ghazals |
| Hai mere hind ki tahzeeb ki paikar urdu |
| Tera hi naam kaafi hai toh ghairon ka bayaan kyon ho |
| Ye meri ghazal ka mizaaj hai kabhi aag hai kabhi phool hai |