1908 (Medak) – 1969 (Delhi) • Shair-e-Inquilab
"A towering Marxist political activist who famously led the Telangana Rebellion, Makhdoom Mohiuddin uniquely blended the fire of revolution with the delicate fragrance of romance. He seamlessly married the 'red shirt' of communism with the 'red rose' of love. His iconic romantic nazm 'Ek Chameli Ke Mandve Taley' and his fiery revolutionary anthems made him a beloved figure across both literary and political circles."