Poets/Writers From Other

One of the founding fathers of Urdu poetry. Contemporary of Meer Taqi Meer

Most prominent linguist and lexicologist, mentor of Mir and Mir Dard

Kishore Kumar was an Indian film playback singer, actor, lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenplay writer and scriptwriter. He has sung in many Indian languages. The Kishore Kumar Award has been introduced in his memory.

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.

One of the most prominent modern poets and also a critic. He had deep interest in Indian philosophy and music. He was also a broadcaster associated with All India Radio.

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

Leading Pakistani poet who writes a four-lined on current affairs daily for the Pakistani Newspaper Jung.

Prominent Urdu fiction writer from Pakistan who also occasionally writes poetry

Prominent contemporary Hindustani poet. Recognized for his simplistic yet unique diction

Prominent Hindi poet and fiction writer of the twentieth century; wrote many popular poems and earned a name for his Hindi ghazal

Progressive poet & lyricist. Father of noted lyricist Jawed Akhtar

Grand father of noted poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar.

One of the most outstanding modern poets of Pakistan.

A poet with sympathies for progressive ideology, also worked as the secretary of Progressive Writers Association

A disciple of Seemab akbaradbadi, also popular in mushairas

Prominent critic and poet, worked as professor of Urdu in Delhi University

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

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

Prominent among the modern story writers; known for the multilayered quality of his narrative.

Known for his role in Independence struggle, Urdu academics and literature

Popular poet and lyricist famous for his lyrics in film Paakeeza.

One of the prominent modern poets.

Popular poet and film lyricist.

Prominent interpreter of Mirza Ghalib poetry

Rais Khan recieved his basic music training from his father Muhammad Khan but was driven by his mother when it came to practice. He is maternally related to the sitar virtuoso Inayat Khan of the Imdadkhani gharana.

Prominent humorist in Urdu poetry.

Eminent Poet and Lyricist

Prominent critic and poet, authored a number of books

Poet & film lyricist.