1890 (Moradabad) – 1960 (Gonda) • King of Ghazal
"A highly charismatic and bohemian poet, Jigar Moradabadi was famous across the subcontinent for his ecstatic, deeply emotional, and incredibly melodious mushaira recitations. Despite battling severe personal demons and lifelong struggles with alcoholism, his poetry remained remarkably pure, optimistic, and intensely romantic. He was a beloved figure among the masses, known for living life exactly on his own terms and refusing to conform to societal expectations, pouring all his passion directly into his unforgettable ghazals."