Poets/Writers From Mumbai

Asha Bhosle is an Indian playback singer and the sister of Lata Mangeshkar. Her awards include the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan among many others.

Celebrated poet, novelist, song and scriptwriter. Acclaimed for directing tele-serial on Mirza Ghalib. Recipient of Sahitya Academy and Dada Sahab Phalke awards

Hariharan is an Indian singer who has sung for films in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Telugu languages. He is also an esteemed ghazal singer and winner of the Padma Shri and National Awards.

Jagjit Singh was a prominent Indian ghazal singer, songwriter and musician. Also known as 'Ghazal King', he was the recipient of many prestigious awards, some of which were, Rajasthan Ratna, Padma Bhushan and the Sahitya Akademi Award.

A contemporary of Manto, associated with the Progressive Writers Movement, known for his stories of romance and social realism.

Lata Mangeshkar is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. She has been awarded the Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Dada Saheb Phalke Award. She is the elder sister of Asha Bhosle.

Mohammad Rafi is one of the most celebrated and revered playback singers of India. He was honored with the Padma Shri and the National Film Award by the Government of India. He has also sung in English, Persian, Spanish, and Dutch.

One of the pillars of modern Urdu Nazms & dialogue writer. Wrote dialogues for more than hundred films. "Jinke apne ghar sheeshe ke hon vo doosron par patthar nahin phenka karte" - one of his dialogues made famous by Rajkumar in the film Waqt

One of the most celebrated progressive poets, literary critic, public intellectual and editor.Contemporary of Faiz Ahmad Faiz. Recipient of Gyanpeeth Award. Produced documentaries on Urdu poetry.

Amir Ali Khan was a renowned Hindustani classical music singer. He was felicitated with the Presidential Award and the Padma Bhushan.

Anuradha Paudwal is a Indian playback vocalist who has in many languages like; Hindi, Marwari, Pahari, Marathi, Sanskrit, Bengali, Gujarati, Tami and others.

Chitra Singh is a renowned Indian ghazal singer and the wife of legendary ghazal maestro, Jagjit Singh. As a duo, they are considered the pioneers of ghazal singing.

Progressive poet & lyricist. Father of noted lyricist Jawed Akhtar

One of prominent progressive poets with popular appeal. Also film lyricist famous for his lyrics in films like Heer Ranjha, Kaghaz ke Phool etc.

One of the most lyrical of ghazal poets associated with progressive movement. Outstanding film lyricist. Recipient of Dada Sahab Phalke award.

One of the founding fathers of modern Urdu nazm, known for his mystical association with Indian metaphysical tradition, died young

Mukesh was an Indian playback singer. He had been bestowed upon by the National Award for the best playback singer (male).

One of the most prominent modern poets with wide popular appeal. Well-known film lyricist, prose writer. Famous for his ghazal 'Kabhi kisi ko mukammal Jahan nahin milta…'.

Pankaj Udhas is a ghazal singer from India. He was honored with the coveted Padma Shri. He has also achieved success in singing for Hindi films.

Famous for his ghazal "Divaron se mil kar rona achcha lagta hai".

Nawab of Lucknow, a pupil of Aatish.

Leading progressive Indian poet and celebrated film-lyricist. Popular for his writings against social injustice and backwardness in society

A prolific poet and lyricist, his collaborations shaped the golden era of Bollywood music.

Famous poet and film lyricist

Shamshad Begum was one of the first singers of the Hindi film industry. From the 6000 songs that she had sung in a variety of Indian languages, 1287 were for Hindi films.

Prominent poet from Mumbai, well-known to connoisseurs of serious poetry.

Poet and Lyricist

Anoop Jalota is a popular ghazal and bhajan singer from India. Also known as 'bhajan samrat' he has been bestowed upon with the Padma Shri.

One of the most prominent progressive poets / known for his pungent intensity

Dramatist, Theatre director, Novelist, and short story writer of the Punjabi Language

Radical Urdu critic who wrote unconventional poetry.

Bhupinder Singh is an Indian film and ghazal singer. He was also a performer at the All India Radio and Doordarshan.

Chaya Ganguly is an Indian playback singer who sang for All India Radio and Doordarshan for 36 years. She received the National Award for her ghazal ‘Aap Ki Yaad Aati Rahi Raat Bhar’ from the President of India.

Dilraj Kaur is a famed playback singer of Indian films. She is trained in Hindustani classical music and also sung many ghazals and an album with Ghulam Ali.