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"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 and scholar of Gurmat literature. He composed kabitts, savaiyye, and vaars. He also had the honor of writing the Guru Granth Sahib.

A foremost Punjabi poet. In Chatrik’s poetry, metrical craftsmanship, mastery of language, rustic authenticity, and the beauty of idiom are unparalleled. A famous composition is “Marda Damame Jatt Mele Aa Gaya.”

A famous medieval poet, the fourth Guru of the Sikhs, and a reformer. His hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib under 17 ragas.

A renowned medieval poet, the second Guru of the Sikhs, and a reformer. The 63 saloks composed by him are included in the Guru Granth Sahib.

A famous medieval poet, the fifth Guru of the Sikhs, a reformer, and the compiler of the Guru Granth Sahib. His hymns are recorded in 30 ragas. “Sukhmani” is his masterpiece.

A famous medieval poet, the fourth Guru of the Sikhs, and a reformer. The hymns composed by him are included in the Guru Granth Sahib under 30 ragas.

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 medieval Sufi Qissakar (narrative poet), celebrated for his Qissa (romantic epic) Sassi Punnu and his acclaimed dohras (couplets).

A famous medieval Qissa writer. His well-known work is the Qissa “Mirza Sahiban”.

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 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.

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

Kishan Singh’s works embody a synthesis of Gurmat, Vedanta, and Sufism. in punjabi

Poet, novelist, thinker, and translator.

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

A poet who wrote deodhas in a Sufi tone. In his life, he was imprisoned several times due to his involvement in the patriotic movement and reformist movements. "Jag Jeevan," "Bhagwat Gyan," and "Sufi Deodhas" are his works.

A renowned poet, storyteller, novelist, playwright, and translator. Professionally, he was a lawyer.

Punjabi poet, writer, screenwriter, and lyricist. Renowned for the book "Trinjan."

A renowned poet. Had a special identity as a ghazal poet.

A renowned expatriate poet, writer, and editor.

A renowned contemporary poet, prose writer, and translator.

A Punjabi and Urdu poet and writer, who remained associated with the editorial departments of the renowned literary magazines Adab-e-Latif and Auraq.

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

Famous poet, writer, journalist, and translator.

A contemporary poet. His father, Randhir Singh Chand, was also a fine poet and scholar of his time.

A renowned poet of the era of stage poetry. In his time, he also served as the president of the Hindu Kavi Sabha.

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

A leading poet of the second generation of modern Punjabi poetry, he also apprenticed under master poets such as Sharaf and Chatrik.

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

Renowned ghazal poet of the present era.

A renowned poet, researcher, and editor. The book “Punjabi Shairan Da Tazkira” written by him is an important work in the literary world.

A prominent poet, writer, and editor. He served as the editor of the magazine Akhar during his lifetime.

A scholar of Punjabi and Persian, poet, and critic.

A renowned Urdu poet who also wrote poetry in Punjabi.

An immigrant poetess, storyteller, playwright, and translator.

A renowned diasporic poet, writer, and editor. Chandan has highlighted in his writings the issues of attachment to homeland and identity faced by people living away from their native land.

A renowned poet of stage poetry. He mainly composed qissas and religious poetry.

A contemporary ghazal poet.