Poets/Writers From Punjab

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.

World-renowned Urdu fiction writers. Known for masterpieces like Thanda Gosht, Khol Do, Toba Tek Singh etc.

One of the leading poets of new Urdu ghazal.

Popular poet from Pakistan, known for his anti-establishment poetry, having mass following.

Popular romantic poet made famous by Malika Pukhraj by singining ghazal "abhi to main jawan huun". Wrote the National Anthem of Pakistan.

Pakistani poet known for his ghazal "kal chaudhanvi ki raat thi, shab bhar raha charcha tera".

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.

One of the most outstanding modern poets who wrote both in Urdu and Punjabi. Also a film lyricist.

Known for Rekhti, a form of Urdu poetry where a poet speaks in language of women.

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

A prominent story writer, a contemporary of Manto, also known for his radio plays.

Amanat Ali Khan was a Pakistani classical and ghazal vocalist from the Patiala gharana and recipient of Pakistan’s prestigious 'Pride of Performance' award.

Prominent poet and journalist, also the editor of 'Zamindaar', an important newspaper of his times. Also authored 'Zikr-e-Iqbal' and 'Muslim Sahaafat Hindustan Mein'

Popular Pakistani poet who gave voice to peple's life experiences.

Poet, lyricist, founding editor of literary magazine quarterly ''Svera''

Well-known poet, also known for his poems written in the veneration of the prophet; decorated with Tamgha-i-Imtiyaz from Pakistan government

Pakistani poet, translator of select Persian poetry of Iqbal

Prominent Urdu and Punjabi poet and author, remained associated with major Urdu journal Adab-e-Lateef and Auraaq

Son of famous poet Josh Malsiyani.

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

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

Popular poet famous for his widely-sung ghazal "mohabbat karne wale kam na honge, teri mahfil mein lekin ham na honge".

A renowned Urdu writer, known for his humor and prose.

Prominernt journalist and poet

One of the most prominent poets in the undivided Punjab.Honoured with Padma Shri in 1971

One of the most prominent contemporary poets, also having popular appeal.

Mahendra Kapoor was a renowned Indian playback singer who sung more than 25000 songs in many Indian languages. His career spanned 50 years. In addion to other awards, he won the National Award twice.

Prominent among first generation of modernist poets, very close to Miraji

An acclaimed critic, researcher, and translator

Prominent Urdu poet known for his 'Qataat'.

Major Punjabi revolutionary poet. His strongly left-wing views were reflected in his poetry. Killed by extremists at a young age.

Prominent poet of New Ghazal. 'The Silken Knot' is the english version of his selected ghazals