Geet

Prominent pre-modern poet generally known for children's poetry

Popular poet with great appeal among the masses, a representative of Ganga-Jamuni culture

Revolutionary, romantic poet, playwright & lyricist, known for his poem ‘Jhoom ke Utho watan aazad karne ke liye’

Poet and Lyricist

A disciple of Seemab Akbarabadi, published several collections of his ghazals and nazms

Leading popular poet who got the pseudonym Utsahi from Jawahar Lal Nehru, India's first prime Minister. Known for extensively using words of Awadhi language. Famous for his Nazm 'Ai Meri Jan-e-ghazal….'.

One of the most lyrical of ghazal poets associated with progressive movement. Outstanding film lyricist. Recipient of Dada Sahab Phalke award.

Prominent among first generation of modernist poets, very close to Miraji

One of the founding fathers of modern Urdu nazm. Known for his mystical association with Indian metaphysical tradition. Died young.

Urdu poet, philosopher, and lexicographer

One of the most popular poets ever and film lyricist. Famous for his ghazal 'Garmi-e-hasrat-e-nakaam se jal jate hain'.

Prominent popular poet, known for his partriotic poems / Honoured with Padma Bhushan

Leading progressive Indian poet and celebrated film-lyricist. Popular for his writings against social injustice and backwardness in society

Poet, Journalist and lyricist, Dialogue writer of films like ‘’Ghulam Begam Badshah’’ and ‘’Jhansi ki rani’’

Real name was Sudarshan Kamra. A lyricist who penned songs for various movies.

Progressive poet, Film lyricist

Popular poet having vast mass following.

Prominent poet associated with progressive movement.

One of the most prominent-modern poets.

One of the most prominent modern poets. Well-known broadcaster associated with All India Radio. Famous for his literary magazine Zahn-e-Jadeed.