Azhar Iqbal is an Indian poet and story writer. He is known for reciting poems and shayari in various Kavi Sammelans and Mushairas. In 2023, he appeared in Sony TV’s comedy show ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ along with some other poets and lyricists.
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Wiki/Biography
Azhar Iqbal was born on Tuesday, 28 November 1978 (age 44 years; as of 2022) in Budhana, Uttar Pradesh. Later, he moved to Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. Their zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
childhood picture of azhar iqbal
From 2003 to 2004, he studied at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Azhar Iqbal during adolescence
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: brown
Family
He belongs to a Muslim family.
parents and siblings
His father has passed away. His mother’s name is Nazma Farid. He has four brothers named Tabish Farid (Reporter in Inquilab), Haider Farid, Kokab Farid (President of NGO Harfakar) and Qazi Nadeem Ahmed.
Azhar Iqbal with his mother and brothers
Azhar Iqbal with his brothers Kokab Farid, Qazi Nadeem Ahmed, Tabish Farid and Haider Farid (from left)
wife and children
On 7 February 2009, he married Syeda Masooma. The couple has a son named Abdullah Kashani and a daughter named Zahra Azhar; Both are poets.
A picture of Azhar Iqbal with his wife and children
Azhar Iqbal with his son
Azhar Iqbal with his daughter
other relatives
Famous Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is his maternal uncle.
Azhar Iqbal with his maternal uncle
livelihood
poet/storyteller/screenwriter
Azhar has been working as a poet, story writer and screenwriter for many years. He has recited poetry in various programs like Jashn-e-Rekhta, Jashn-e-Bahar and Shankar Shaad Mushaira.
Azhar Iqbal’s Mushaira Program
He has also participated in various poet conferences.
Azhar Iqbal in Kavi Sammelan
Azhar is the host of SAB TV’s poetry show ‘Wah!’ Has appeared in some episodes of. Wow! What is the matter!’
He has written various popular ghazals including:
- I felt suffocated while going near him.
- I haven’t even raised this sorrow for a long time.
- We came to war on rose moonlit nights
- There is no way to reach your level
- The moon keeps rising in the street of the heart
- Somewhere the fragrance of Abir, somewhere the color of gulal
In 2015, he started the Harfakar Foundation to promote theatre, poetry and other art forms. He has also worked as a script writer in various Hindi and Urdu theater plays.
On October 10, 2022, he started his self-titled YouTube channel, on which he uploads his poetry and shayari videos.
Azhar Iqbal’s YouTube channel
corporate jobs
On June 2, 2009, he started working at Satin Creditcare Network Limited, a private firm, as Assistant Manager of Internal Audit in Noida, India. In February 2014, he was promoted to operations manager there.
Favorite
- Ghazal: There Is No One Like Us, by Sameh Al-Qasim
- Comedian: Charlie Chaplin
- Quote: There may be times when we are powerless to stop injustice, but there must never be times when we fail to protest, by Elie Wiesel
- Social Media App: Facebook
Facts/General Knowledge
- Her children lovingly call her Ammu.
- In his teenage years, he wanted to become a lyricist and actor in Bollywood. However, his parents refused to let him go to Mumbai to pursue a career in Bollywood.
- He is proficient in various languages like Hindi, Urdu and English.
- Azhar is often seen smoking hookah and cigarettes.
Azhar Iqbal smoking hookah
Azhar Iqbal holding a cigarette
- He is an ardent animal lover and often shares pictures with various animals on his social media accounts.
Azhar Iqbal with a goat
- In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family and friends.
Azhar Iqbal during his holidays
- He has been honored for his work in many events.
Azhar Iqbal honored
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