Tales of Kashmir

Rasul Mir — fondly remembered as Shahabadi after his native village Dooru Shahabad — remains one of the brightest stars in the literary sky of Kashmir. Born around 1840 and believed to have passed away near 1870, his life was brief, yet the emotional …

Among the many artists who shaped the cultural memory of Kashmir and the Chenab Valley, few names shine with the quiet brilliance of Jaanbaaz Kishtwari, born Ghulam Nabi Doolwal. Poet, composer, singer, and folkloric icon, he was a man who carried the…

Lal Ded was the first mystic saint and poetess of Kashmir. She is known as Lal Ded, Lal Arifa, Lal Mouj, and Laleshwari. Her poetry and sayings are known as " Vaakhs ". They are very famous all over the world. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Wali (R.A.) …

Mehjoor is the most famous and revolutionary poet in Kashmir. His real name was Ghulam Ahmad Peerzada. He was born on August 11, 1887, in Mitrigam, Pulwama. He is known as   Shair-e-Kashmir " and " the poet of Kashmir ".  His father’s n…

Habba Khatoon, " The Nightingale of Kashmir, " is a well-known poetess. She is the first romantic poetess of Kashmir. She is often credited for the introduction of " lol " and " vatsun " in Kashmiri poetry. She was born…

Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Wali (R.A) or Nund Reshi is a famous Sufi saint from Kashmir. He was born in 1377 CE on the day of Eid al-Adha. He is also known as Sheikh ul Alam and Alamdar-e-Kashmir. He is highly respected by both Muslims as well as Hindus. Sh…