Bekhud Dehlvi's real name was Syed Wahiduddin Ahmed. Born in Bharatpur, Bekhud was a protege of Daag Dehlvi. His compilations include Guftar-e-Bekhud and Shahsavar-e-Bekhud. Bekhud Dehlvi passed away on 2nd October 1955 in Delhi at the age of 72.