Poets/Writers From Mumbai

A contemporary of Manto, associated with the Progressive Writers Movement, known for his stories of romance and social realism.

One of the most celebrated progressive poets, literary critic, public intellectual and editor.Contemporary of Faiz Ahmad Faiz. Recipient of Gyanpeeth Award. Produced documentaries on Urdu poetry.

Progressive poet & lyricist. Father of noted lyricist Jawed Akhtar

One of prominent progressive poets with popular appeal. Also film lyricist famous for his lyrics in films like Heer Ranjha, Kaghaz ke Phool etc.

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

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

Nawab of Lucknow, a pupil of Aatish.

A prolific poet and lyricist, his collaborations shaped the golden era of Bollywood music.

Famous poet and film lyricist

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

Poet and Lyricist

Dramatist, Theatre director, Novelist, and short story writer of the Punjabi Language

Radical Urdu critic who wrote unconventional poetry.

Prominent Urdu poet who edited the literary Journal 'Shaair'. Son of Seemab Akbarabadi

Well-known fiction and film writer known for his dialogues in TV serial "Mahabharat".

Novelist and Screenwriter

director, producer, writer and an editor. He is best known for making the television show Ramayan

Indian politician, activist, and writer. Wrote Urdu Ghazals during his imprisonement at Andaman.

A poet influenced by progressive thoughts, committed suicide at an early age

One of the most prominent fiction writers of the non-traditional kind, well known for her stories 'Lihaf' and 'Tedhi Lakeer'.

Well-known poet of humour and satire. Famous film lyricist.

One of the most prominent short story writers and novelists of Urdu, a contemporary of Manto, known for his narratives representing Indian ethos and use of mythological references. He also wrote plays and penned dialogues and stories for films.