Kavita

A renowned poet of Western Punjab.

A renowned poet, playwright, and translator of the contemporary era.

A leading poet of experimental poetry. He served as a teacher in Kenya for a long time.

Poet and novelist from West Punjab. He also remained an active worker of the Mazdoor Kisan Party.

Poet, journalist, and playwright; known for his books on folk theatre and folk songs. His famous book is “Ban Phulwari.”

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

A renowned contemporary poet, prose writer, and translator.

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 renowned expatriate poet, writer, and editor.

A renowned poet, translator, editor, and critic. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award for translation in 2016.

Poet, writer, editor, and translator. He was active in the Naxalite movement and was also imprisoned. Chandan’s poetry has been translated into many languages of the world.

A contemporary poet and administrative officer.

A poet who established a distinct identity in modern poetry. He also presented the program Kachch Dīāṅ Mundarāṅ on Doordarshan.

Famous poet, writer, journalist, and translator.

A renowned writer and broadcaster from West Punjab. Primarily an Urdu writer, he also wrote some works in Punjabi.

A renowned Urdu and Punjabi poet, journalist, writer, literary critic, dramatist, and short-story writer.

A renowned poet, writer, film story writer, and lyricist. Trinjan is one of his well-known books.

Poet, writer, archivist and co-founder of the South Asian Resource and Research Centre

A contemporary poet, writer, editor, and translator. Also publishes a literary magazine titled "Ekam."

A poet, writer, and essayist from Western Punjab. Currently residing in Sweden.

A poet of Punjabi poetry known for a distinctive idiom, who passed away at a very young age.

A renowned poet, writer, historian, and researcher from Western Punjab.

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

Poet of Western Punjab (pakistan).

A prominent Punjabi and Urdu poet and writer. He was known for his fearless writing and for supporting LGBTQ+ rights.

A contemporary poet of Western Punjab (Pakistan).

A poet, short story writer, and theatre director from West Punjab. He now lives in the United States.

Poet, writer, and renowned painter. Counted among the poignant poets of his time.

A famous, bold, and satirical poet of West Punjab. His famous poem is “Roye Tusin Vi Ho Roye Asin Vi Haan.”

A contemporary-era poet and translator.

Poet of Western Punjab (Pakistan).

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.”

A writer active in literature, music, and theatre.

A renowned Hindi poet. Three poetry collections were published.

A renowned Punjabi and Urdu poet from Lehnda (Western) Punjab.

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

Poet, short story writer, novelist, translator, and playwright. Received the Sahitya Akademi Award for the short story collection Ik Chhit Chaanan Di.

A modern-era poet of prageet and ghazal.

He documented folk ballads, religious narratives, and the biographies of patriotic martyrs in Kavishari, and was honored with the “Shiromani Kavishar” award.

A poetess, writer, and autobiographer.

An expatriate Punjabi poetess, novelist, short story writer, and journalist. During her lifetime, she also published magazines titled Subhagwati and Roopvati.

A poet and children's litterateur.

Kana Singh is a writer born in Gujar Khan, Pothohar. She writes in genres such as short stories, poetry, and prose.

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

A poet and documentary filmmaker from Western Punjab. His renowned work is "Main Baaghi Haan".

A renowned diaspora poet and translator.

Eminent poet, writer, and critic.

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

A poet of stage poetry. He was a disciple of Vidhata Singh Tir.

Renowned poetess, editor, and commentator. Besides this, she also served as the president of Sahitya Akademi Ludhiana.