Poets/Writers From Jalandhar
Total: 33
Yazdani Jalandhari
Upendar Nath Ashk
A prominent story writer, a contemporary of Manto, also known for his radio plays.
Tirath Ram Firozpuri
Sudarshan Fakir
Real name was Sudarshan Kamra. A lyricist who penned songs for various movies.
Sohan Rahi
Shauq Jalandhari
Salma Awan
Noted story and novel writer from Pakistan, known for her bold take on women’s issues; also wrote travelogues.
Saleem Betab
- Born : Jalandhar
- Domicile : Faisalabad
Saleem Ansari
Sahir Siyalkoti
Riyaz Ahmad
- Born : Jalandhar
Riaz Majeed
- Born : Jalandhar
- Domicile : Faisalabad
- Domicile : Jalandhar
Rasa Jalandhari
Qais Jalandhari
- Born : Hoshiarpur
- Domicile : Jalandhar
- Died : Jalandhar
Prem Pal Ashk
Naseem Noor Mahali
Master Madan
Master Madan was a talented ghazal and classical singer of the pre-independence India. Only 8 recorded songs of his are available. He sang in Urdu and Punjabi languages.
Masroor Jalandhari
- Born : Jalandhar
Makhmoor Jalandhari
Prominent among first generation of modernist poets, very close to Miraji
Khushbir Singh Shaad
One of the most prominent contemporary poets, also having popular appeal.
Kanval M. A
Josh Malsiani
One of the most prominent poets in the undivided Punjab.Honoured with Padma Shri in 1971
Hafeez Jalandhari
Popular romantic poet made famous by Malika Pukhraj by singining ghazal "abhi to main jawan huun". Wrote the National Anthem of Pakistan.
Ghulam Qadir Girami
- Born : Jalandhar
- Died : Hoshiarpur
Faza jalandharii
Darshan Dayal Parwaz
- Born : Sheikhupura
- Domicile : Jalandhar
Colonel Ilahi Bakhsh
Chaman Lal Chaman
Poet, lyricist and radio broadcaster; wrote poetry in Urdu and Punjabi. His lyrics were sung by celebrated singers like Asha Bhonsle and Jagjit Singh
Arsh Malsiyani
Son of famous poet Josh Malsiyani.