Zahidi

Mah Talat Zahidi was an Urdu poetess whose name is remembered among the voices that added depth to Urdu literary culture. Writing under the pen name “Zahidi,” she expressed herself through poetry that reflected both classical influence and a personal touch.

Although detailed records of her life, career, and works are scarce, her presence in literary circles established her as part of the tradition of women poets who enriched Urdu with their voices. By choosing poetry as her medium of expression, she joined a stream of writers who helped broaden the scope of Urdu literature in the twentieth century.

Her name continues to be remembered, even if much of her work remains difficult to trace today.