1970 (Azamgarh) – Present • Voice of the Streets
"Obaid Azam Azmi, recognized widely by the title 'Voice of the Streets', represents a gritty and realistic style within the contemporary era of Urdu poetry. With his era spanning from 1970 in Azamgarh to the present day, this male poet has established a firm grounding in the modern literary world. He uniquely captures the harsh realities of modern city life with a gritty and realistic approach, bringing the everyday struggles of urban existence directly into the fold of poetic expression."