ਅਮ੍ਰਿੰਤਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੀ ਬਹੁ-ਵਿਧਾ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖਣ ਵਾਲ਼ੀ ਲੇਖਿਕਾ ਹੈ। ਜਿਸ ਨੇ ਕਵਿਤਾ, ਕਹਾਣੀ, ਨਾਵਲ,
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
Avtar singh Aazad
Writer, journalist, poet, and translator. Avtar Singh Azad’s poetry offers a vivid portrayal of national sentiment and political consciousness.
1906-1972
Kartar Singh
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
Jagtar
A poet (of nazm and ghazal), researcher, translator, and editor, Dr. Jagtar has artistically shaped the bitter experiences of life into poetic expression, elevating Punjabi ghazal to a distinguished stature. A recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, he is widely recognized for his celebrated ghazal "Har Mod Te Saleeban"
1935-2010
Dr. Devi Das Hindi
A renowned poet of the era of stage poetry. In his time, he also served as the president of the Hindu Kavi Sabha.
1894-1945
Dr Diwan Singh Kalepani
The entire poetic oeuvre of Diwan Singh Kalepani is imbued with a humanist tone and a spirit of universal harmony. In 1944, he was martyred by the Japanese through brutal torture.
1897-1944
Darshan Singh Awara
Through his poetry, Darshan Singh Awara articulated the consciousness of a new era and powerfully voiced the spirit of rebellion against subjugation. In addition to writing poetry, he also translated several important books.
1906-1982
Dhani Ram Chatrik
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
Pal Kaur
Poet, translator, editor, and critic. Received the Sahitya Akademi Award for the poetry collection "Sun Gunvanta Sun Budhvanta."
Barkat Ram
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
Babu Firoz Din Sharaf
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
Bhai Vir Singh
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.
1872-1957
Surjit Patar
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
Shiv Kumar
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