ਅਮ੍ਰਿੰਤਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੀ ਬਹੁ-ਵਿਧਾ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖਣ ਵਾਲ਼ੀ ਲੇਖਿਕਾ ਹੈ। ਜਿਸ ਨੇ ਕਵਿਤਾ, ਕਹਾਣੀ, ਨਾਵਲ,

ਅਮ੍ਰਿੰਤਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੀ ਬਹੁ-ਵਿਧਾ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖਣ ਵਾਲ਼ੀ ਲੇਖਿਕਾ ਹੈ। ਜਿਸ ਨੇ ਕਵਿਤਾ, ਕਹਾਣੀ, ਨਾਵਲ, ਰੇਖਾ ਚਿੱਤਰ ਆਦਿ ਵਿਧਾਵਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖਿਆ। ਪਦਮ ਵਿਭੂਸ਼ਣ ਅਤੇ ਗਿਆਨ ਪੀਠ ਐਵਾਰਡ ਨਾਲ਼ ਸਨਮਾਨਿਤ। ਮਸ਼ਹੂਰ ਕਵਿਤਾ "ਅੱਜ ਆਖਾਂ ਵਾਰਿਸ ਸ਼ਾਹ ਨੂੰ

Damodar

Damodar is considered the pioneering qissakar (narrative poet) of Punjabi qissa literature and was a contemporary of the Mughal emperor Akbar. He was the first to compose a qissa based on the romantic folk tale of Heer and Ranjha. Damodar’s work marked a significant departure from the predominantly religious orientation of earlier Punjabi poetry, as he connected poetic expression with the emotional and lived experiences of the common people.

Fazal Shah

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.

Bhagwan Singh

Bhagwan Singh was a renowned qissa (romantic ballad) writer from the Malwa region of Punjab during the British colonial period. In addition to composing the Qissa Heer, he authored several other notable works, including Sohni Mahiwal, Mirza Sahiban, Jiuna Mod, and various other short poetic compositions.

Muqbal

A renowned medieval Punjabi qissakar (narrative poet), Muqbal is primarily known by his pen name, although his full name included Shah Jahan, with "Muqbal" serving as his takhallus (nom de plume). He gained widespread recognition among the masses under the name Muqbal. In addition to his rendition of the Qissa Heer, Muqbal also composed a Seeharfi and a Jangnama (war narrative). His Qissa Heer is considered the earliest known example of the use of baint (rhymed verse) in Punjabi literature.

Waris Shah

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.”