Naseem Siddiqi

Naseem Siddiqi was born in 1954 in Aligarh. He is widely recognized as a modernist ghazal poet who brings creativity and emotion to traditional forms. His style blends expressive imagery with personal reflection, making his work accessible while still rooted in poetic tradition.

Siddiqi’s contributions include a number of ghazals and shers, as well as multi-format presentations like e-book collections and video or audio recitations. His poetry is celebrated for its clear emotional resonance, and readers often describe feeling both reflection and intensity through his words.

Some of his most quoted couplets reflect longing and existential musing. One line contemplates longing without the presence of a beloved:

aaj ik aur baras beet gaya us ke baghair

jis ke hote hue hote the zamane mere

Another thoughtful couplet speaks to solitude and presence:

raushan bhi hami se rahi taqdeer hamari

aur apne muqaddar ki siyaahi bhi hamein the

These lines suggest a deep internal dialogue about identity and fate, blending light and shade in human experience.

Naseem Siddiqi’s work continues to reach audiences through online poetry platforms. His ability to express profound feeling in understated language places him among contemporary Urdu poets who honor tradition while offering a fresh, personal voice. His contributions are a quiet yet lasting part of modern Urdu literary expression.