Poets/Writers From Maharashtra

Asha Bhosle is an Indian playback singer and the sister of Lata Mangeshkar. Her awards include the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan, among many others.

Sufi poet known for his widely sung ghazal 'Khabar-e-tahayyur-e-ishq'.

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

A classical poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Sauda.

Prominent pre-modern poet who was also involved in politics. Elected to the Central Assembly in 1936 and remained a member of the Nagpur Municipal Committee for 20 years.

Prominent poet of New Nazam in India. Also a political activist and member of Parliament (Lok Sabha).

One of the most outstanding modern poets and critics.

Prominent poet from Mumbai, well-known to connoisseurs of serious poetry.

Well-known Pakistani poet residing in America, known for his Nazms; published several collections of his poetry.

One of the prominent progressive poets, critics, and lyricists known for writing the lyrics ‘Karoge yaad to har baat yaad…’ for ‘Bazaar’.

Chaya Ganguly is an Indian playback singer who sang for All India Radio and Doordarshan for 36 years. She received the National Award for her ghazal ‘Aap Ki Yaad Aati Rahi Raat Bhar’ from the President of India.

Famous contemporary Bollywood lyricist.

The first female Urdu poet with a Deewan. Belonged to Aurangabad

One of the prominent modern poets. Disciple of Yas Yagana Changezi.

A renowned poet, he is famous for his captivating style of recitation and active participation in international-level mushairas

A great Islamic thinker and the founder of Jamaat-e-Islami

Film actress who is known as the “Queen of Tragedy.” 'Tanha Chaand' is her poetry collection.

Peenaz Masani is an Indian ghazal singer. She has been felicitated with the 'Shehzadi Tarannum' and the Padma Shri awards. She has sung for more than 50 Hindi films.

Widely admired by both audiences and critics, Rajesh Reddy is a poet known for his skillfully crafted shayari. He has been honoured with the Firaq International Award.

Prominent Pakistani scholar, poet, and professor of Karachi University who was close to Jaun Eliya. Awarded with Tamgha-e-Imtiyaz.

Well-known poet and prose writer.

Pakistani poet, author, and journalist; authored two important books on Amir Khusrau and Urdu Marsiya.

Indian poet who wrote in both Marathi and English. The only Indian poet other than Kabir to be featured on the World Classics titles of the New York Review of Books.

Well-known poet and a prominent disciple of Maulana Hali.

Popular poet based in Qatar.

Poet, writer, and translator from Maharashtra, also translated Marathi poems into Urdu.