Poets/Writers From Rajasthan

Mughal crown prince and Sufi scholar celebrated for his syncretic vision; translated the Upanishads into Persian and authored Majma-ul-Bahrain to bridge Islamic and Hindu thought.

Jagjit Singh was a prominent Indian ghazal singer, songwriter, and musician. Also known as the '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.

Mehdi Hasan was a ghazal and playback singer of Pakistan. He was also known as 'Shehenshah-e-Ghazal' He was honored with the Pride of Performance Award and numerous Nigar Awards for his inimitable contribution to music.

One of the most popular Urdu poets ever, known for his intense romantic poetry.

Disciple of Dagh Dehlvi.

Most prominent humorist and satirist of Pakistan; author of extraordinary works "Chiraagh Tale" and "Aab-e-Gum." He received Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Hilal-i-Imtiaz, the highest literary honours by the Government of Pakistan.

Prominent Pakistani poet and journalist.

Anita Singhvi is an Indian classical and Sufi singer. Trained by Pandit Kshirsagar of the Gwalior gharana, she is also the wife of an eminent lawyer and Congress.

Well-known poet of classical style / Disciple of Seemab Akbarabadi.

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

Prominent modern poet / was associated with the magazine 'Tahrik'.

Prominent disciple of Dagh Dehlavi who defended his master against all the poetic objections raised about his poetry.

Ranjit Rajwada is a classical and ghazal singer from Rajasthan in India.

Prominent post-modern poet, Sahitya Academy award winner.

Prominent satirist and humorist, renowned for his witty critiques of corruption and societal norms.

Well-known poet and editor of the literary journal 'Istefsaar'.

Poet and lyricist.

Prominent among contemporary young Urdu poets.

A renowned Sufi, Urdu poet, philosopher, and scholar from the subcontinent.