| 1. He was born in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, to a Muslim family. |
| 2. His ancestors were Zamindars in Moradabad, with control over 384 villages. |
| 3. Most of Waseem Barelvi's education was completed in Bareilly. |
| 4. He developed an interest in poetry from a young age. |
| 5. After earning a Master's in Urdu Literature from Bareilly College, he began teaching there and eventually became the Head of the Urdu Department. |
| 6. Alongside teaching, Barelvi participated in Mushairas at national and international levels. |
| 7. Waseem Barelvi's poetry is inspired by poets like Amir Khusro, Kabir, and others. |
| 8. He has been recognized with numerous national and international awards for his poetry. |
| 9. Barelvi has authored over 6 collections of Urdu poetry and 2 in Hindi. |
| 10. He was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language by the Indian government. |
| 11. In 2016, he was nominated for the Legislative Council of Uttar Pradesh by former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. |
