Kaifi Azmi

Kaifi Azmi (1919–2002) was an Indian poet, songwriter and lyricist.

Also recorded as Kaifī Aʿẓmī.

Overview

Born at Azamgarh in 1919, died at Mumbai in 2002.

In detail

Kaifi Azmi studied at Aligarh Muslim University. the recorded working language is Urdu.

The authority associates the name with Progressive Writers' Movement.

Distinctions recorded are Filmfare Awards, Padma Shri in literature and education and Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu.

Sources

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“Kaifi Azmi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q82066: Kaifi Azmi
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