Geet

A renowned lyricist and filmmaker. Famous song: “Silli-Silli Aundi Ae Hawa.”

A poet of Punjabi poetry known for a distinctive idiom, who passed away at a very young age.

A prominent contemporary diasporic poet, playwright, and translator.

A renowned poet, short story writer, novelist, and prose writer. She was honored with the Padma Vibhushan and the Jnanpith Award.

A contemporary poet, writer, editor, and translator. Also publishes a literary magazine titled "Ekam."

Famous poet, writer, journalist, and translator.

A renowned contemporary poet of Western Punjab, whose poetry beautifully reflects the colors of Sufism.

A leading poet of stage poetry, honoured with the titles “Nightingale of Punjab” and “People’s Poet.”

A leading Punjabi songwriter. whose songs have been sung by famous singers from Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar to contemporary artists.

An important lyricist of his time, whose songs were sung by the renowned singers of that era.

A poet with a spiritual style.

A famous lyricist from West Punjab, whose works were sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi, Noor Jehan, Ghulam Ali, and many others.

A master poet of stage poetry. The name of Shiv Kumar Batalvi is especially prominent among his disciples.

A prominent poet of revolutionary and philosophical poetry. Besides poetry, also wrote prose.

A prominent stage poet, short-story writer, novelist, and editor.

A poet associated with progressive ideas, who expressed the pain and suffering of the masses through poetry. Only one poetry collection, “Kholde Sagar,” was published.

An important name in resistance poetry. Poetry collections: Sangi Sathi and Ulte Rukh Parvaaz.

Renowned ghazal poet and lyricist, whose some songs were sung by famous singers.

Poet, short story writer, novelist, translator, and researcher of folk songs. Devinder Satyarthi collected nearly two hundred thousand songs from the languages of India.

A leading Punjabi poet. Chatrik’s poetry is a fine example of linguistic mastery and skilful prosody. His celebrated composition is **“Marda Damame Jatt Mele Aa Gaya.”**

A poet who expresses the voice of his feelings through songs and ghazals.

Poet, translator, storyteller, critic, and editor.

A world-famous Urdu poet, who also wrote some poems in Punjabi. He is known for his romantic and revolutionary poetry.

Eminent poet, editor, and literary critic. He also served as the President of the Sahitya Akademi, Ludhiana.

A renowned diaspora poet and translator.

A distinguished lyricist and singer who laid the foundation of literary and serious songwriting in the field of Punjabi music.

A master of Punjabi ghazal

An important lyricist of his time, whose songs were sung by renowned singers. Besides songs, he also wrote plays and epic poetry.

A poet of stage poetry. He was a disciple of Vidhata Singh Tir.

An expatriate (UK-based) Punjabi poet and writer.

A committed poet, writer, editor, and translator. He also published a quarterly magazine called “Chiraag.”

A leading poet of the second generation of modern Punjabi poetry, he also apprenticed under master poets such as Sharaf and Chatrik.

A renowned poet and Sikh thinker. Honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award for his book 'Jhanaan Di Raat'.

A renowned young poet and lyricist, honored with the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Award. Famous for the popular song “Laung Laachi.”

A renowned lyricist whose songs became popular expressions among the masses. Famous song: “Lakk Hille Majajan Jandi Da.”

A renowned stage poet, film lyricist, and recipient of the Padma Shri award.

A renowned poet, writer, historian, and researcher from Western Punjab.

A novelist, short story writer, and poet. A writer who earned a distinct place in literature due to his unique writing style. His notable work includes the acclaimed book "Dhoop Darya Di Dosti"

A poet with revolutionary thinking. He was killed by terrorists in 1988. His famous writing is “Unhan Mitran Di Yaad Pyaari”.

A renowned poet, writer, noted psychologist, and Gurmat thinker. A Sahitya Akademi Award-winning writer.

A prominent theatre practitioner, director, and poet.

A poet of nazm and ghazal.

Renowned poet, short story writer, and author.

He documented folk ballads, religious narratives, and the biographies of patriotic martyrs in Kavishari, and was honored with the “Shiromani Kavishar” award.

A prominent stage poet who wrote in genres such as poetry, ghazal, and songs. During his time, he also published a magazine titled “Kavita.”

Poet, short story writer, novelist, translator, and playwright. Received the Sahitya Akademi Award for the short story collection Ik Chhit Chaanan Di.

A modern-era poet of prageet and ghazal.

A poet and children's litterateur.

A poet and documentary filmmaker from Western Punjab. His renowned work is "Main Baaghi Haan".

He was counted among the renowned and master poets of his time.