Syed Shariq Husain, better known as Shariq Kaifi, was born on 1 June 1961 in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He grew up in a household steeped in literary tradition. His father, Kaifi Wijdani, was himself a recognised poet, and this environment shaped young Shariq from his earliest years.
“wo baat soch ke main jis ko muddaton jeeta
bichhadte waqt batane ki kya zarurat thi”
There is an old belief that poetry flows in the blood, and when it does, nothing can stop it from finding expression. Kaifi picked up the pen at a young age, channelling his feelings and observations through carefully chosen words. He completed his B.Sc. from Bareilly and later pursued an M.A. in Urdu.
“ab mujhe kaun jeet sakta hai
tu mere dil ka aakhiri dar tha”
This formal education, combined with the rich literary atmosphere at home, refined his sensibilities and prepared him for a life dedicated to the craft of poetry. The combination proved decisive, giving him both technical mastery and emotional depth that would later define his unique voice in Urdu literature
