About Amir Meenai
Lived 1828 – 1900 (aged 72). Amir Meenai was an Indian poet, lexicographer, linguist and writer.
Legacy
Mutaala'-e Ameer by Abu Muhammad Sahar, published in Lucknow in 1963, analyses Meenai's life and literary work.
Popular naat poetry Meenai was considered a pioneer of naat poetry. Naat qawwali by Amir Meenai, sung by Qawwal Bahauddin Khan Naat lyrics by Amir Meenai, sung by Umme Habiba Naat qawwali written by Amir Meenai, sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Popular ghazal songs '' Lyrics by Amir Meenai, sung and popularised by ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh and later also featured in a film starring Rishi Kapoor and Tina Munim. '', sung by K.L. Saigal, Ghulam Ali, M. Kalim and others '', sung by Ustad Barkat Ali Khan '', sung by Farida Khanum , sung by Kavita Seth in A Suitable Boy
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Amir Meenai?
Urdu poet/India
When was Amir Meenai born?
Amir Meenai was born on 21 February 1828 in Lucknow.
When did Amir Meenai die?
Amir Meenai died on 13 October 1900 in Hyderabad State.
What was Amir Meenai's occupation?
Amir Meenai was a poet, lexicographer, linguist and writer.
What nationality was Amir Meenai?
Amir Meenai was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amir Meenai. https://biography.guide/amir-meenai/
MLA: "Amir Meenai." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/amir-meenai/.
Chicago: "Amir Meenai." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/amir-meenai/.
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