Poets/Writers From Maharashtra

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

Jaswinder Singh is a ghazal singer from India. He was felicitated with ‘The young Ghazal Maestro’ award, by the Indian Music Academy.

Progressive poet & lyricist. Father of noted lyricist Jawed Akhtar

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.

Jaddan Bai was an Indian singer, composer also famous as the mother of yesteryear actress, Nargis. She was the first woman to be a film music director in India.