Gafil Swami

Gafil Swami (born 22 July 1953, Aligarh) is an Indian poet^[1] of Hindi-language from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. He is known for his poetry on corruption.^[2][3][4]

Gafil Swami
Born	Gaurishankar Singh (1953-07-22) 22 July 1953 (age 72) Aligarh India
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Gaurishankar Singh
Occupation(s)	Poet, Journalist
Known for	Poetry

Biography

He was born in Lalpur village of Aligarh district in Uttar Pradesh. His father was late Dheeri Singh and mother is Smt. Dhaura Devi. In 2012, a collection of his poetry called "Jai Ho Bhrashtachar Ki" was published by Nirupama Publication, Meerut.^{[citation needed]}

Reportedly, by Dainik Jagran, In March 2013, he was awarded by Shabd Pravah Sahitya Manch, Ujjain.^[5]

Published work

• Jai Ho Bhrashtachar Ki, 2012

See also

• List of Indian poets
• List of people from Uttar Pradesh
• List of Hindi-language poets