progressive movement in Urdu

Urdu was remained associated with the man in the street, and around early 20th century when it seemed all Urdu can offer escapism and senseless love poetry, Progressive Writers Association was formed. It gave voice of suffering and pain of the common man.

Some of the biggest name in Urdu literature of 20th century were member of this Progressive Movement e.g. Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Sahir Ludhyanvi, Sardar Jafri, Sajjad Zahir, Qurattul Ain etc.

The article below talks about Ahmed Ali, another writer of that era.

Ahmed Ali and Twilight in Delhi : by Khademul Islam