Poets/Writers From Mumbai

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

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

One of the pillars of modern Urdu Nazms & Dialogue writer. Wrote dialogues for more than hundred films including "Waqt" & "Qanoon". (Jin ke ghar sheeshe ke hote hain wo doosron par pather nahin phenkte-One of his dialogues made famous by Rajkumar in 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.

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.

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…'.

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

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

Poet and Lyricist

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.

Prominent Urdu poet who edited the literary Journal 'Shaair'. Son of Seemab Akbarabadi

Prominent modern critic from Mumbai

One of the most well-known contemporary Drama personality, famous for his play "Agra-Baazar".

Poet & lyricist, famous for his long assoiciation with Raj Kapoor.

Film Lyricist, famous for his lyrics in the film 'Kaho na pyar hai'

Bollywood screenwriter, lyricist and poet. Famous for co-writing films like 'Sholay' & 'Deewar'

Poet and lyricist. Famous for his nazm "baat niklegi to phir door talak jayegi" sung by Jagjit Singh.

Film actress known as "The tragedy queen". She published a book of poetry "Tanha Chaand".

Famous music director and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner. He published a book of Urdu poetry titled Aathwaan Sur ("The Eighth Note").

Well-known fiction and film writer known for his dialogues in TV serial "Mahabharat".

Popular poet depicting social realities

Rekha Bhardwaj (also spelled 'Bharadwaj') is an Indian playback singer. She is known in the industry for her distinctive singing style.

Renowned poet from Haryana.

Poet and film lyricist.

Prominent post-modern poet from Mumbai having an unconventional style.

Prominent new generation poet

Prominent poet associated with progressive movement.

Leading modern Urdu poet

Poet and author, editor of well-known literary journal 'Isbaat'