khawaja Fard Faqir
A renowned medieval Sufi poet and mystic. His famous writings include Roshan Dil, Kasabnama Bafindgan, Siharfian, and Baramah.
1720-1790
A renowned medieval Sufi poet and mystic. His famous writings include Roshan Dil, Kasabnama Bafindgan, Siharfian, and Baramah.
1720-1790
The most prolific Qissakar (narrative poet) in Punjabi literature, renowned for the Qissa of Heer Ranjha.
1768-1848
A renowned writer, poet, and a devoted activist from Western Punjab who has worked sincerely for the promotion and dissemination of the Punjabi language.
A famous medieval qissakar. Sheeri Farhad and Panj-Ganj are their famous works.
1851-1930
1945-2023
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.
1924-2016
A renowned poet of West Punjab, and his name is counted among the early Punjabi critics in West Punjab.
1914-2007
A renowned poetess from Western Punjab, who also publishes the research journal Punjab Rang through her organization PILAC.
Pir Fazal Gujrati is counted among the poets who laid the foundation of Punjabi ghazal. “Doonghe Painde” is his famous collection of ghazals.
1897-1972