Jan Nisar Akhtar
Jan Nisar Akhtar (1914–1976) was an Indian poet, lyricist and songwriter.
Overview
Born at Gwalior in 1914, died at Mumbai in 1976.
In detail
Jan Nisar Akhtar studied at Aligarh Muslim University. the recorded working language is Urdu.
The authority associates the name with Progressive Writers' Movement.
Distinctions recorded are Sahitya Akademi Award.
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