Geetkaar

A contemporary ghazal poet and lyricist. He resides in England.

A prominent poet, writer, and journalist of the new generation from West Punjab.

A renowned poet of West Punjab with a distinct identity.

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

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

A renowned poet, writer, film story writer, and lyricist. His famous book is Trinjan.

Ghazal writer and lyricist. Besides Punjabi, he also wrote in Urdu.

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

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

Poet, writer and active in theatre.

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

A modern-era poet of prageet and ghazal.

A poetess, writer, and autobiographer.

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

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

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

A poet of rural life, who expressed the pain of the common people through authentic vocabulary and traditional idioms.

A master of Punjabi ghazal

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

A ghazal poet and lyricist of the new generation.

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

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

A prominent theatre practitioner, director, and poet.

Songwriter, researcher, translator, and editor. The songs written by her have been sung by well-known singers.

A distinguished poet of stage poetry, many of whose songs were sung by renowned singers.

A renowned poet of West Punjab.

A contemporary ghazal poet and lyricist.

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

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

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

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, lyricist, and writer of the contemporary era.

A leading lyricist who expressed human emotions in simple colloquial language. Due to financial hardship, he died by suicide. Famous songs include “Bhola Panchhi,” “Gori Diyan Jhanjran,” and “Sandook Mutiyar Da.”

A lyricist of remarkable talent, rooted in the tradition of folk idioms.His renowned composition ‘Jadon Meri Arthi Uthā Ke Challange’ was sung by Asa Singh Mastana.”

A renowned Urdu poet. “Laal Khambhāṅ Dā Ghar” is a collection of Punjabi poetry; in addition, he also wrote film songs.

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.

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

A leading poet of stage poetry, who was also honored as the “Nightingale of Punjab” and the “Poet of the People.” His famous works include “Sohna Des Punjab” and “Main Punjabi.”

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

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.

Poet, translator, editor, and writer.

A contemporary poet of Punjabi and Urdu.

A ghazal poet and lyricist. During his lifetime, two books were published, and one book was published posthumously.

A prominent contemporary poet who wrote in both Urdu and Punjabi. He also wrote songs for films. His notable work is Unj Vi Rahwan Aukhiyaan San.

The voice of working and laboring people. His famous work is “Mashālan Bāl Ke Chalṇā Jadoṅ Takk Rāt Bāqī Hai.”

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

One of the early prominent Punjabi ghazal poets, who played an important role in shaping the form and style of the Punjabi ghazal. He also published a literary magazine titled Surtaal.

Poet, he wrote poetry not only in Punjabi but also in Hindi and Urdu.

A renowned poet. Many famous singers have lent their voices to his works

A contemporary poet, writer, and translator.