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Subodh Lal (also known as Subodh Saqi) is a poet with roots in a literary family tradition.

According to the flyer, his ancestry traces back to the cultural and literary circles of Delhi during the late Mughal era, with a family connection to poet Mirza Hargopal “Tafta”, an associate of Mirza Ghalib.

Alif to A presents English translations of Urdu poetry, bringing classical and contemporary Urdu literary traditions to a wider audience.

The collection combines the elegance of the Ghazal with the intellectual and emotional depth of Nazm poetry.
It includes English translations along with Roman-script transliterations, making the poems accessible to readers unfamiliar with Urdu script.