Poets/Writers From Banaras

Prominent saint-poet of the Nirguna tradition of medieval Bhakti-literature. Known for his rebellious views on caste and untouchability.

Most prominent playwright and poet who strengthened the tradition of play writing in Urdu language

One of the most powerful campaigners of Hindi revivalism who wrote Urdu ghazals in classical style.

Prominent progressive poet and theatre artist

Prominent scholar,columnist, poet and critic.

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

Nationalist and patriotic poet, Known for his nazm “Baghi Ka Tarana’’ Once Pandit Nehru said his nazm titled “Gharibon Ka Geet” is India's dream

A notable writer of romantic stories; also the wife of famous fiction writer Krishna Chandra.