Anjum Rehbar (अंजुम रेहबर) is a renowned Indian poet and performer, widely celebrated for her work in Urdu and Hindi poetry. She is particularly known for her emotionally powerful ghazals, nazms, and geets, which she delivers with great impact at mushairas (Urdu poetry gatherings) and kavi sammelans (Hindi poetry events) across India and internationally.
Biography
- Born: September 17, 1962 (age 63) in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Education: Postgraduate in Urdu Literature.
- Career: She began participating in poetry recitals early on and has performed in countries including the USA, UAE (Dubai), and various parts of India. She is recognized as one of the prominent female voices in contemporary Urdu-Hindi shayari.
- Awards: Honored with several prestigious recognitions, including the Indira Gandhi Award and Sahitya Bharti Award.
- Style & Popularity: Her poetry often explores themes of love, life, society, and human emotions with depth, wit, and relatability. Many of her couplets and ghazals go viral on social media due to their sharp insight and rhythmic appeal.