Poets/Writers From Kolkata

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

Munawwar Ali Khan was a Hindustani classical singer of the Patiala Gharana. He was the son of the maestro Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. He also learnt Dhrupad from Hussainuddin Dagar (Tansen Pandey).

well-known poet of classical tone and tenor

Well-known poet from Kolkata, wrote Ghazal, Nazm, and Rubai; published several collections of poetry for children, also edited several literary journals

Prominet poet of New Nazm

A progressive poet and storyteller, actively involved in the politics of the movement

Poet, Critic, Journalist and honorary editor of literary magazine "Tmseel-e-Nau"

P. C. Bagchi was one of the most notable Sino -Indologists of the 20th century. He was the third Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor) of Visva-Bharati University.

One of the key figures in establishing Azimabad as a School of Urdu Poetry. Earned the coveted titles of 'Shams-ul-Ulema' and 'Khan Bahadur'.

Popularly known for his mellifluous tarannum.