Poets/Writers From Gujarat

Trendsetter classical poet who helped establish Urdu ghazal in Delhi by inspiring poets to write in Urdu.

One of the leading modernist poets who broke many conventions, wrote poetry in Urdu and Gujarati. He was also a famous calligrapher and playwright.

One of the most prominent modern poets, known for his style of layered simplicity, recipient of the Sahitya Academy Award.

Pankaj Udhas is a ghazal singer from India. He was honored with the coveted Padma Shri. He has also achieved success in singing for Hindi films.

One of the early tradition-builders of Urdu poetry.

Sahitya Academy award-winner, known for introducing Dalit discourse in Urdu.

A prominent classical poet who was close to Mirza Ghalib was convicted and imprisoned for printing fake currency notes.

One of the most prominent post-modern poets, living in Gujarat.

Shruti Pathak is a playback vocalist and lyric writer from India.

Usha Chinoy was a well-known Indian educationist and musician from Gujarat. She obtained a diploma in music through the Sangeet Visharad and Hindustani Vineet.

Osman Mir is a Gujarati folk, classical, ghazal, and Bollywood playback singer.

Translator, story writer, and master of world literature.

Known for his poems written in the praise of God and the Prophet.

One of the poets of the new generation.