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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 revolutionary and philosophical poet, a strong and distinct voice of progressive poetry. In addition to poetry, he also wrote prose."

A famous medieval poet, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, and a reformer. His hymns are recorded in 15 ragas in the Guru Granth Sahib. He attained martyrdom in 1675 CE.

A renowned poet, scholar, critic, and translator. A Sahitya Akademi Award-winning writer for the book “Na Dhuppe Na Chhaven.”

A renowned poet, writer, noted psychologist, and Gurmat thinker. Neki is also known as a neo-mystic poet. A Sahitya Akademi Award-winning writer.

A renowned poet, editor, and translator. A Sahitya Akademi Award-winning writer for the book Kone Da Sooraj.

A medieval Sufi poet, Wali Ram’s literary corpus is found across multiple languages including Persian, Rekhta, Hindi, and Punjabi. His poetic expression reflects the influence of the classical tradition as well as the Multani style. He was a contemporary of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and was closely associated with Dara Shikoh.

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

Short story writer, novelist, poetess, and autobiographer.

A renowned ghazal poet. His father, Kanwar Chauhan, was also an important Punjabi poet.

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

Poet, writer, and thinker. Alongside Punjabi poetry, he also composed poetry in English. He also translated the Guru Granth Sahib into English.

A renowned poetess, translator, critic, and editor. Honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award for the book “Kaal Pahir Ghariyan.”

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

Prabhjot Kaur’s complete literary work is a blend of simplicity and aesthetic grace. Alongside original writing, she also produced translations. She was honored with the Padma Shri and the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Pritam Singh Safir was a poet distinct from his contemporaries in artistic expression. Unity, brotherhood, and equality are prominent aspects of his poetry. He also served as a judge of the Delhi High Court.

A renowned poet of stage poetry. Pritam Singh also wrote a large amount of religious poetry.

An important lyricist of his time, whose songs were sung by renowned singers. Famous song: “Mehram Dilan De Mahi.”

A renowned folklorist. Alongside research in folklore, he also wrote poetry. Honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award.

A poet, short story writer, freedom fighter, politician, and recipient of the Padma Vibhushan. He also served as the 5th Chief Minister of Punjab.

Poet and novelist. Awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for the novel Ba Mulahiza Hoshiar.