Lyallpur ke kavi

The complete poetic oeuvre of Harinder Singh Mehboob is marked by reflection, detachment, and philosophical insight. His work intricately weaves Sikh philosophy, folk spirituality, and modernity with profound emotional depth. A poet honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award.

A leading lyricist who expressed human emotions in simple colloquial language. Due to financial hardship, he died by suicide. Famous songs include “Bhola Panchhi,” “Gori Diyan Jhanjran,” and “Sandook Mutiyar Da.”

An important lyricist of his time, whose songs were sung by renowned singers. Besides songs, he also wrote plays and epic poetry.

A poet of stage poetry. He was a disciple of Vidhata Singh Tir.

A committed poet, writer, editor, and translator. He also published a quarterly magazine called “Chiraag.”

Poet and writer. Besides Punjabi, he also wrote in Urdu and English. The ghazal “Zakhm Mile To Si Lete Hain” was sung by Jagjit Singh.

A poet who liberated the ghazal from traditional rigidity and connected it with the psychological states of modern human beings. Besides Punjabi, he also wrote poetry in Urdu.