Young Adnan Shafi, (24) was born and brought up in a middle class educated Bhat family, which belongs to Chandrigam in Tral area of Kashmir valley. He is a poet, writer, columnist, translator, short story writer and reviewer. His poetry book "TEARS FALL IN MY HEART' depicts sorrows and vicissitudes of life. There are various hues in his poems ranging from love to loneliness and despair. Besides, his poetry is replete with simplicity of thought and language. Some of the poems are autobiographical in nature which relate to his own life’s vows. In 2021, he was awarded Shakespeare Medal for his literary merit, writing quality, uniqueness, and creativity, and in the same month of April 2021, he was also awarded "Best Achiever Award" in the field of English literature as 'Best English poet.'