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A renowned folklorist. Alongside research in folklore, he also wrote poetry. Honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award.

A renowned poetess, translator, critic, and editor. Honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award for the book “Kaal Pahir Ghariyan.”

A renowned poet, writer, and satirist. The book Kahikashan received the Sahitya Akademi Award.

A medieval Sufi poet, Wali Ram’s literary corpus is found across multiple languages including Persian, Rekhta, Hindi, and Punjabi. His poetic expression reflects the influence of the classical tradition as well as the Multani style. He was a contemporary of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and was closely associated with Dara Shikoh.

An important lyricist of his time, whose songs were sung by renowned singers. Famous song: “Mehram Dilan De Mahi.”

Pritam Singh Safir was a poet distinct from his contemporaries in artistic expression. Unity, brotherhood, and equality are prominent aspects of his poetry. He also served as a judge of the Delhi High Court.

A renowned poet of stage poetry. Pritam Singh also wrote a large amount of religious poetry.

Prabhjot Kaur’s complete literary work is a blend of simplicity and aesthetic grace. Alongside original writing, she also produced translations. She was honored with the Padma Shri and the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Poet and novelist. Awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for the novel Ba Mulahiza Hoshiar.

A renowned poet, editor, and translator. A Sahitya Akademi Award-winning writer for the book Kone Da Sooraj.

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

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

Real name: Inderjit. A renowned painter and poet. He also co-edited and published the literary magazine Nagmani along with Amrita Pritam.

A unique poet of his time, who created a distinct identity through unconventional expression. Famous for his songs and vars.

A renowned poet, scholar, critic, and translator. A Sahitya Akademi Award-winning writer for the book “Na Dhuppe Na Chhaven.”

A famous medieval poet, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, and a reformer. His hymns are recorded in 15 ragas in the Guru Granth Sahib. He attained martyrdom in 1675 CE.

A poet, short story writer, freedom fighter, politician, and recipient of the Padma Vibhushan. He also served as the 5th Chief Minister of Punjab.

Poet, translator, and writer.

Poet, writer, and thinker. Alongside Punjabi poetry, he also composed poetry in English. He also translated the Guru Granth Sahib into English.

A popular lyricist and ghazal writer of his time. His famous composition is “Tut Gayi Tarak Karke”

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

A renowned ghazal poet. His father, Kanwar Chauhan, was also an important Punjabi poet.

Short story writer, novelist, poetess, and autobiographer.

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