Akhtar Shairani (also spelled 'Sheerani', 'Sherani', 'Shirani' (May 4, 1905 - September 9, 1948) is considered one of the most prolific romantic poets of Urdu. As to his skill, Akhtar was quite innovative and introduced new modes in Urdu poetry. At such a green age, he wrote mature and inspiring poetry. His collections of poetry include Akhtaristan, Subh-e bahaar, and Shahnaz. Youth dominates Akhtar's poetry like that of Shelley, Keats, and Byron. Lyricism, subtlety and novelty infuse a new spirit onto his poetry. He exhales verse as a flower exhales fragrance. He had been editor for the literary magazines Intikhab, Bahaaristan, Khyaalistan, and Romaan from 1923 to 1939. He also wrote columns for dailies Hamdard and Zamindar of Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar and Maulana Zafar Ali Khan respectively. In total, he left 9 collections of his verses. In prose, apart from his fictions and translations, his essays on literary, critical and historical subjects are in abundance. He died at the age of 43 and was buried in Lahore.

نام:  محمد داؤد خان