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

One of the pillars of modern Urdu Nazms & dialogue writer. Wrote dialogues for more than a hundred films. "Jinke apne ghar sheeshe ke hon vo doosron par patthar nahin phenka karte" - one of his dialogues made famous by Rajkumar in the film Waqt.

One of the most celebrated progressive poets, literary critics, public intellectuals, and editors. Contemporary of Faiz Ahmad Faiz. Recipient of the Gyanpeeth Award. Produced documentaries on Urdu poetry.

Progressive poet & lyricist. Father of noted lyricist Jawed Akhtar.

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

Renowned fiction writer, journalist, Padma Shri awardee, film director, and dialogue writer, best known for films like Shree 420 and Mera Naam Joker

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

One of the founding fathers of modern Urdu nazm, known for his mystical association with Indian metaphysical tradition, died young.

Renowned Urdu poet and distinguished literary figure, who wrote the ghazal "Deewaron se mil kar rona achha lagta hai”, which became quite famous, along with many other notable contributions to the world of literature.

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

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

Famous poet and film lyricist.

A contemporary of Premchand and a distinguished screenwriter of early Indian cinema

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.

Jaddan Bai was an Indian singer and composer, also famous as the mother of yesteryear actress Nargis. She was the first woman to be a film music director in India.

Progressive fiction writer, screen dialogue writer, and brother of Krishan Chander

Mahendra Kapoor was a renowned Indian playback singer who sang more than 25,000 songs in many Indian languages. His career spanned 50 years. In addition to other awards, he won the National Award twice.

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

A representative voice of feminist consciousness in Urdu fiction, renowned for her bold narrative style and vivid portrayal of Hyderabadi society

An eminent translator of Russian literature and a journalist

Popular Novelist

Novelist and screenwriter.

Renowned Urdu poet

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

Poet, critic, researcher, translator, and educationist, renowned for his distinguished contributions to contemporary Urdu poetry and literary criticism

Nawab of Lucknow, a pupil of Aatish.

Indian politician, activist, and writer. Wrote Urdu ghazals during his imprisonment at Andaman.

A journalist and a renowned poet from Hyderabad