Growing up without a father, he faced numerous challenges and social rejection. With limited access to proper education, his tone and conversational style became deeply local and raw. Later, he moved from Delhi to Lucknow under the one and only patronage of Nawab Muhammad Taqi Khan. In Lucknow, he was captivated by Urdu poetry and literature, beginning his poetic journey at the age of 29 as a disciple of Mashafi. Despite his difficult financial circumstances, he led a simple life, channeling his struggles and emotions into his poetry. His work, rich in profound ideas, rebellion, romance, religion, and musical meters, resonated deeply with the people of his time, solidifying Aatish's place as a towering figure in Urdu literature. In this blog, we present the top 10 Shayari by Aatish that continue to inspire and move generations.
