Mumtaz Mirza
Begum Mumtaz Jehan Mirza (Urdu: ممتاز مرزا) was a noted Urdu poet. Her work was heavily influenced by Persian literature. She won the Padma Shri in the Literature and Education field in the year 1976.[1] Her most notable work is "Yadon ke Saye." She worked at the Iran Cultural House, Delhi.
| Born | 20 July 1928 Delhi, India |
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| Died | 29 January 1997 (aged 68) Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable works | Yadon ke Saye |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri 3 April 1976 |
| Spouse | Akhlaq Mirza |
| Relatives | Mukhtar Abdullah |
References
- "Padma Awards | Interactive Dashboard". www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
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