Poets/Writers From West Bengal

One of the most firebrand poets of Lucknow, contemporary of Meer Taqi Meer. His rivalry with Mushafi is well-recorded. Also wrote Rekhti poetry and "Raani Ketki ki Kahani" in prose.

Bengali polymath who was active as a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer, and painter during the age of the Bengal Renaissance. The only Indian-origin author to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Chitra Singh is a renowned Indian ghazal singer and the wife of legendary ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. As a duo, they are considered the pioneers of ghazal singing.

Bengali poet, writer, musician, and is the national poet of Bangladesh.

Prominent later–classical poet from Bengal.

Well-known poet of classical tone and tenor.

Firdausi Begum was a celebrated singer of India. Her teachers in music were Ustaad Munir Husain Khan, Ustaad Mohammad Husain Khan, and Ustaad Mastaan Gama.

One of the most prominent contemporary poets is known for his unique love poetry.

Munni Begum is a famous Pakistani ghazal singer. Her teacher in music was the famous singer Ustad Khwaja Ghulam Mustafa Warsi. She was honored with the.

A storyteller who touched the heart, weaving tales of love, sorrow, and the truths of society.

Widely recognized and admired for his contributions as both a poet and a literary critic. His book Takhleeq, Takha-eel aur Istiara earned him the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar.

Critic & Poet.

Priyanka Vaidya is a playback singer from Kolkata, India.

One of the prominent poets of the new generation, a captivating blend of human emotions, the depth of relationships, and the complexities of life in poetry.

Renowned poet, writer, and journalist

First female poet from the Azimabad school whose poetry collection was published, and one of those who received poetic guidance from Shad Azimabadi.

One of the most popular poets who died young.

An educator based in Kolkata, associated with Urdu literature.