Famous Poets

A renowned poet, short story writer, novelist, and prose writer. She was honored with the Padma Vibhushan and the Jnanpith Award. The celebrated poem “Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu”

A famous medieval poet, the founder of Sikhism, the first Guru, and a thinker. Among his compositions are Japji, Sidh Gosht, Asa Di Vaar, Dakhni Oankar, and many other writings.

A distinctive poet, thinker, prose writer, translator, and a scientist in the field of chemical engineering.

A distinguished poet, editor, and translator, honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award. Professor Mohan Singh is also regarded as an epoch-making poet of Punjabi literature.

A strong and popular voice of resistance poetry. Assassinated in 1988 by extremists. Famous poem: “Sab Ton Khatarnak”

A renowned medieval Sufi poet and mystic who raised his voice against religious extremism and traditional rigidity. He is famous for his kafis.

A renowned medieval Sufi poet and spiritual ascetic. His full name was Fariduddin Mas‘ud. He is counted among the earliest poets of Punjabi literature.

A famous medieval poet, devotee, and reformer. His hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib under 16 ragas.

A mystic poet, scholar, and a key figure in the Sikh revivalist movement, who played a significant role in the renewal of the Punjabi literary tradition.

A renowned medieval qissa writer. By composing the masterpiece Heer, he raised his creative banner for all time. The qissa Heer is also known as the “Book of Love.”

A renowned poet, writer, and translator. A respected poet who holds a distinctive voice in the field of modern poetry. Honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri.

A famous poet who ruled the Punjabi literary world with his lyrical poetry. Recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for the book Loona.