Hasrat
Hasrat is a popular name predominantly used in Indian subcontinent. It is also a popular pen name for Urdu poets in India and Pakistan. In Hindi and Urdu, the word Hasrat meaning "wish" or "desire". Notable Urdu poets that use this pen name include: Muhammad Abdul Qadeer Siddiqi Qadri 'Hasrat', Hasrat Jaipuri and Hasrat Mohani.
An Indian revolutionary Ashfaqulla Khan also used to write Urdu poetry with this pen name; the full name of Ashfaq was Mohammad Ashfaqulla Khan Warsi 'Hasrat'. His popular couplet "zindagi baad-e-fanaa tujhko milegii 'Hasrat', Teraa jiinaa tere marne ki badault hogaa."
