Poets/Writers From Maharashtra

One of the most prominent progressive poets, known for his pungent intensity.

Popular poet based in Qatar.

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

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

A journalist and a renowned poet from Hyderabad

Poet and author, editor of the well-known literary journal 'Isbaat'.

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.

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.

Postmodernist story writer, known for his stories about the subaltern.

Prominent story writer known for problematizing the issues of urban life.

Anuradha Paudwal is an Indian playback vocalist who has sung in many languages like Hindi, Marwari, Pahari, Marathi, Sanskrit, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, and others.

Anoop Jalota is a popular ghazal and bhajan singer from India. Also known as 'Bhajan Samrat,' he has been bestowed with the Padma Shri.

Bombay-based poet and author; edited several books on the poets and writers of Kokan.

Poet and lyricist.

A highly talented Urdu poet, known for his unique style and profound literary understanding.