Poets/Writers From Jalandhar
Total: 38
Hafeez Jalandhari
Popular romantic poet made famous by Malika Pukhraj by singining ghazal "abhi to main jawan huun". Wrote the National Anthem of Pakistan.
Upendar Nath Ashk
A prominent story writer, a contemporary of Manto, also known for his radio plays.
Arsh Malsiyani
Son of famous poet Josh Malsiyani.
Josh Malsiani
One of the most prominent poets in the undivided Punjab.Honoured with Padma Shri in 1971
Khushbir Singh Shaad
One of the most prominent contemporary poets, also having popular appeal.
Makhmoor Jalandhari
Prominent among first generation of modernist poets, very close to Miraji
Munshi Tirath Ram Firozpuri
Riaz Majeed
- Born : Jalandhar
- Domicile : Faisalabad
Sudarshan Faakir
Real name was Sudarshan Kamra. A lyricist who penned songs for various movies.
Surjit Patar
- Born : Jalandhar
Prominent punjabi writer and poet. His poems enjoy immense popularity with the general public.
Abul Ejaz Hafeez Siddiqi
Naseem Noor Mahali
Qais Jalandhari
- Born : Hoshiarpur
- Domicile : Jalandhar
- Died : Jalandhar
Sahir Siyalkoti
Saleem Betab
- Born : Jalandhar
- Domicile : Faisalabad
Tariq Aziz
Chaman Lal Chaman
Poet, lyricist and radio broadcaster; wrote poetry in Urdu and Punjabi. His lyrics were sung by celebrated singers like Asha Bhonsle and Jagjit Singh
Darshan Dayal Parwaz
- Born : Sheikhupura
- Domicile : Jalandhar
Sohan Rahi
Amit Bajaj
Balbeer Madhopuri
- Domicile : Jalandhar
Colonel Ilahi Bakhsh
Faza jalandharii
Ghulam Qadir Girami
- Born : Jalandhar
- Died : Hoshiarpur
Kanval M. A
Masroor Jalandhari
- Born : Jalandhar
Master Madan
Master Madan was a talented ghazal and classical singer of the pre-independence India. Only 8 recorded songs of his are available. He sang in Urdu and Punjabi languages.
Prem Pal Ashk
Rasa Jalandhari
- Domicile : Jalandhar
Riyaz Ahmad
- Born : Jalandhar
Saghar Mashhadi
Saleem Ansari
Salma Awan
Noted story and novel writer from Pakistan, known for her bold take on women’s issues; also wrote travelogues.