Amrita Pritam
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”
1919-2005
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”
1919-2005
Writer, journalist, poet, and translator. Avtar Singh Azad’s poetry offers a vivid portrayal of national sentiment and political consciousness.
1906-1972
Poet, short story writer, novelist, translator, and playwright. He also translated the Guru Granth Sahib into English. Awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for the short story collection Ik Chhit Chanan.
1917-2012
A distinguished poet of stage poetry, many of whose songs were sung by renowned singers.
1943-1993
A towering poet of Punjabi language and culture, Chatrik's poetry is distinguished by its masterful use of metre, linguistic precision, vernacular authenticity, and the exceptional beauty of idiomatic expression.
1876-1954
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.
1905-1978
A strong and popular voice of resistance poetry. Assassinated in 1988 by extremists. Famous poem: “Sab Ton Khatarnak”
1950-1988
Barkat Ram Yuman was a distinguished master of poetry and ghazal. His list of disciples is extensive, among whom Shiv Kumar holds a place of particular significance.
1905-1967
A leading poet of Punjabi stage poetry, who has also been honored with titles such as "The Nightingale of Punjab" and "The People's Poet." Renowned for his poems "Sohna Des Punjab" and "Main Punjabi."
1898-1955
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.
1945-2024
A poet who reigned over the Punjabi literary world through his lyrical poetry. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for his book Loona.
1936-1973