Geet
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’.
Prominent name in Mushairas and Kavi-sammelans, who has been honoured with several awards, including the Indira Gandhi Award and the Sahitya Bharti Award.
A disciple of Seemab Akbarabadi published several collections of his ghazals and nazms.
Leading popular poet who got the pseudonym Utsahi from Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. Known for extensively using words of the Awadhi language. Famous for his Nazm 'Ai Meri Jan-e-ghazal…'.
Highly popular lyricist, renowned Hindi poet, and recipient of the Padma Bhushan award.
One of the most lyrical of ghazal poets associated with the progressive movement. Outstanding film lyricist. Recipient of the Dada Sahab Phalke Award.
Prominent among the first generation of modernist poets, very close to Miraji.
One of the most popular poets ever and a film lyricist. Famous for his ghazal 'Garmi-e-hasrat-e-nakaam se jal jate hain'.
Renowned modernist poet, composed nazms and songs, and was part of the poets of Halqa-e-Arbab-e-Zauq.
Prominent popular poet, known for his patriotic 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.".
Urdu poet and lyricist, and the first lyricist to win a Filmfare Award for his very first song. His memorable works, including "Woh kagaz ki kashti" and "Hey Ram" became enduring favourites among listeners.
One of the most prominent modern poets. Well-known broadcaster associated with All India Radio. Famous for his literary magazine Zahn-e-Jadeed.
