Azhar Iqbal Age, Wiki and Bio

Azhar Iqbal

Quick Info

ProfessionPoet, Storyteller
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/11/1978
Age45 years
BirthplaceBudhana, Uttar Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

NicknameAmmu

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh (2003-2004)

Personal Life

Date of Birth28/11/1978
BirthplaceBudhana, Uttar Pradesh
Zodiac signSagittarius
HometownBudhana, Uttar Pradesh
ReligionIslam

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date07/02/2009

Family

FatherName Not Known (deceased)
MotherNazma Farid
Siblings4
SpouseSyeda Masooma
Children
SonAbdullah Kashani (poet)
DaughterZahra Azhar (poet)

Favourites

PoetFaiz Ahmad Faiz
LyricistJaved Akhtar
GhazalHamare Jaise Koi Dusra Hua Bhi Nhi by Samih al-Qasim
Actor(s)Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Irrfan Khan, Dilip Kumar
Actress(es)Disha Patani, Katrina Kaif, Waheeda Rehman, Madhubala, Meena Kumari
FilmLamhe (1991)
ComedianCharlie Chaplin
CitiesDelhi, Lahore
QuoteThere may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest by Elie Wiesel
Social Media AppFacebook

Some Lesser Known Facts

Azhar Iqbal, a renowned Indian poet and storyteller, captivates audiences with poems and shayaris at poetry gatherings and cultural occasions.
Born in Budhana, Uttar Pradesh, Azhar Iqbal's family later moved to Meerut.
In his youth, he aspired to be a lyricist and actor in Bollywood, but his parents discouraged him from pursuing a career in Mumbai’s film industry.
Azhar Iqbal is actively engaged in poetry, storytelling, and scriptwriting, gracing events like Jashn-E-Rekhta and kavi sammelans.
He has presented his ghazals on esteemed platforms and showcased his talent on shows like 'The Kapil Sharma Show' and 'Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai!' on SAB TV.
Commencing work at Satin Creditcare Network Ltd in Noida in 2009, he advanced to a managerial role in secured lending operations in 2014.
In 2015, he founded the Harfkaar Foundation to support various art forms and theater activities, contributing as a scriptwriter for Hindi and Urdu plays.
Launching his YouTube channel in 2022, Azhar Iqbal shares his poetry performances online.
Fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and English, Azhar Iqbal enjoys smoking hukkas and cigarettes.
He harbors a strong love for animals, often posting pictures with them on his social media accounts.
In his leisure, he delights in traveling and cherishing moments with loved ones.
Azhar Iqbal has garnered accolades for his artistic contributions at numerous events.