What if Urdu’s greatest poets swapped their pens for superpowers? Picture Ghalib soaring as Superman, Faiz wielding Captain America’s shield, and Jaun Elia casting spells as Doctor Strange!
Rekhta, the world’s largest free online resource for Urdu poetry, has turned this imaginative crossover into reality with AI-generated portraits, reimagining legendary poets as Marvel and DC superheroes.
The lineup features Meer Taqi Meer as Batman, Mirza Ghalib as Superman, Allama Iqbal as Iron Man, Faiz Ahmed Faiz as Captain America, Jaun Elia as Doctor Strange, and Parveen Shakir as Black Widow.
And the fun doesn’t stop there—Akbar Allahabadi takes on Deadpool’s mischief, Habib Jalib fights as the Winter Soldier, Majrooh Sultanpuri sharpens his aim as Hawkeye, Nasir Kazmi swings in as Spider-Man, and Josh Malihabadi smashes through as the Hulk!
Each portrait is paired with an iconic verse, highlighting the timeless power of their words. While many are enjoying this creative fusion of poetry and pop culture, some feel the portrayal doesn’t do justice to these literary icons, sparking a mix of reactions online.
