Quick Info
| Profession | Poet, Storyteller |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/11/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Budhana, Uttar Pradesh |
Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Ammu |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh (2003-2004) |
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Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 28/11/1978 |
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| Birthplace | Budhana, Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Hometown | Budhana, Uttar Pradesh |
| Religion | Islam |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 07/02/2009 |
Family
| Father | Name Not Known (deceased) | ||||
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| Mother | Nazma Farid | ||||
| Siblings | 4 | ||||
| Spouse | Syeda Masooma | ||||
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Favourites
| Poet | Faiz Ahmad Faiz |
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| Lyricist | Javed Akhtar |
| Ghazal | Hamare 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 |
| Film | Lamhe (1991) |
| Comedian | Charlie Chaplin |
| Cities | Delhi, Lahore |
| Quote | There 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 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Azhar Iqbal, a renowned Indian poet and storyteller, captivates audiences with poems and shayaris at poetry gatherings and cultural occasions. | |
| 2. Born in Budhana, Uttar Pradesh, Azhar Iqbal's family later moved to Meerut. | |
| 3. 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. | |
| 4. Azhar Iqbal is actively engaged in poetry, storytelling, and scriptwriting, gracing events like Jashn-E-Rekhta and kavi sammelans. | |
| 5. 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. | |
| 6. Commencing work at Satin Creditcare Network Ltd in Noida in 2009, he advanced to a managerial role in secured lending operations in 2014. | |
| 7. In 2015, he founded the Harfkaar Foundation to support various art forms and theater activities, contributing as a scriptwriter for Hindi and Urdu plays. | |
| 8. Launching his YouTube channel in 2022, Azhar Iqbal shares his poetry performances online. | |
| 9. Fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and English, Azhar Iqbal enjoys smoking hukkas and cigarettes. | |
| 10. He harbors a strong love for animals, often posting pictures with them on his social media accounts. | |
| 11. In his leisure, he delights in traveling and cherishing moments with loved ones. | |
| 12. Azhar Iqbal has garnered accolades for his artistic contributions at numerous events. |