Ghazal
Akram Sekh
A poet, historian, researcher, critic, translator, columnist, and journalist from Western Punjab.
1948-1924
1937-2012
Ajaib Kamal
A leading poet of experimental poetry. He served as a teacher in Kenya for a long time.
1932-2011
1924-2012
Afzal Ahsan Randawa
A renowned poet, storyteller, novelist, playwright, and translator. Professionally, he was a lawyer.
1937-2017
Afzal Parwez
Poet, journalist, and playwright; known for his books on folk theatre and folk songs. His famous book is “Ban Phulwari.”
1916-2001
Afzal Sahir
A prominent poet, writer, and journalist of the new generation from West Punjab.
1937-2010
1946-2016
1926-2001
Arif Abdul Mateen
A Punjabi and Urdu poet and writer, who remained associated with the editorial departments of the renowned literary magazines Adab-e-Latif and Auraq.
1923-2001
Ashiq Raaheel
A contemporary poet, short storywriter, and feature writer of Western Punjab.
Inderjeet Hasanpuri
A renowned lyricist whose songs became popular expressions among the masses. Famous song: “Lakk Hille Majajan Jandi Da.”
1932-2009
Iftekhar Naseem
A prominent Punjabi and Urdu poet and writer. He was known for his fearless writing and for supporting LGBTQ+ rights.
1946-2011
Irshad Sandhu
A prominent poet from Western Punjab, devoted to Punjabi identity. Professionally, he is a teacher.
Ishwar Singh Chitrakar
Poet, writer, and renowned painter. Counted among the poignant poets of his time.
1910-1968
Ulfat Bajwa
A renowned ghazal poet who expressed the emotions of the people in simple language.
1938-2008
1942-2019
S. S. Misha
A poet who expressed, in a subdued tone, the inner conflict smouldering within the human mind. He was honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award. He died by suicide in 1986. Famous poem: “Cheek Bulbuli.”
1933-1986
Kartar Singh
A prominent stage poet who wrote in genres such as poetry, ghazal, and songs. During his time, he also published a magazine titled “Kavita.”
1904-1969
1935-2021
1954-2025
1944-2003
Kulwant Neelon
A distinguished ghazal poet. His two books are Āsāṅ De Boṭ and Āpṇā Te Parāiā Sūraj.
1936-1988