Poets/Writers From Gujarat
Total: 29
Adil Mansuri
One of the leading modernist poets who broke many conventions. Wrote poetry in Urdu and Gujarati. He was also a famous calligrapher and playwright
Mohammad Alvi
One of the most prominent modern poets. Known for his style of layered simplicity. Recipient of Sahitya Academy award.
Wali Uzlat
One of the early tradition-builders of Urdu poetry
Jayant Parmar
Sahitya Academy award-winner, known for introducing Dalit discourse in Urdu.
Riyaz Latif
One of the most prominent post-modern poets, living in Gujrat.
Akhtar Husain Akhtar
- Born : Ahmedabad
Naseem Shahjahanpuri
- Born : Junagarh
- Domicile : Shahjahanpur
Rasheed Afroz
Chetan Panchal
- Born : Ahmedabad
- Born : Ahmedabad
Known for his poems written in the praise of God and the prophet
Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- Born : Surat
Jayant Khatri
- Born : Kutch
- Died : Chandigarh
Pankaj Udhas
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.
Saleh Achchha
- Born : Surat
Sapna Jain
Taseer Siddiqui
Usha Chinoy
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.