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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 renowned medieval Punjabi Sufi poet and spiritual ascetic. His full name was Fariduddin Mas‘ud. He is counted among the earliest poets of Punjabi literature.

Punjabi Medieval famous poet, Sikh And Rababi

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.

A prominent Qissakar (romantic ballad poet) of the 19th century, Fazal Shah emerged at a time when the brilliance of Qissa-kav (Punjabi romantic epic poetry) was gradually beginning to wane. By composing the Qissa “Sohni Mahiwal,” he immortalized this tragic love story for posterity.

A renowned medieval Punjabi poet, the founder of the Sikh faith, its first Guru, and a reformer. His compositions include Japji Sahib, Sidh Gosht, Asa di Var, Dakhni Onkar, among others. Out of the 31 ragas employed in the Guru Granth Sahib, he composed bani (sacred hymns) in 19 of them.

An important short story writer of the Punjabi literary world. Recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for the book “Nave Lok.”

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.

A poet who reigned over the Punjabi literary world through his lyrical poetry. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for his book Loona.

A renowned medieval qissa writer. By composing the masterpiece Heer, he raised his creative banner for all time. The qissa Heer is also known as the “Book of Love.”

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."

A capable poet of ghazal with diverse dimensions. During his lifetime, he authored four books of ghazals.

One of the significant poets who contributed to refining the aesthetic structure of the Punjabi ghazal. Though Tarlok Singh Anand's poetic output may not be large in volume, it is certainly not deficient in literary maturity.

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

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.

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.

A leading contemporary thinker, historian, writer, and poet.

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.

akht Singh liberated Punjabi ghazal from its traditional rigidity by connecting it with the psychological states of the contemporary individual, thereby illuminating its rich creative possibilities. In addition to writing ghazals and nazms in Punjabi, he also established his distinct identity within Urdu poetry.

Writer, storyteller, critic, translator, and poet from Western Punjab. Honoured with the Dhaha Award for the short story collection Pani Di Kandh