Poets/Writers From Lahore

One of the most read fiction and travelogue writers from Pakistan; known for his unique creativity and appeal.

One of the leading and reputed Pakistani poets known for his neo-classical tone, equally well-known in India, lives in Houston USA.

One of the founding fathers of modern Urdu nazm. Known for his mystical association with Indian metaphysical tradition. Died young.

One of the most prominent-modern poets.

painter artist and intellectual from Pakistan

Modern Urdu poet & son of well known poet Nasir Kazmi

One of the prominent modern poets, recipient of Sahitya Academy award.

Urdu poet,critic and one of the pioneers of the progressive movement in Urdu literature. Close relation with Faiz Ahmad Faiz as their wives were sisters.

Prominent writer of humour/satire, famous for his column 'khama-bagosh.'

Prominent Journalist, scholar and poet and Chief editor of a well known weekly 'Chattan' published from Lahore

Prominent playwright, known for his masterpiece 'Anakali'; also wrote humorous pieces, and stories for children, apart from creating the memorable character of 'Chacha Chakkhan'.

Pakistani singer-songwriter and actor

Prominent among the women poets of Pakistan

One of the most prominent symbols of Urdu's composite culture at Delhi. Elder brother of Gulzar Dehlavi.

Grandfather of famous Pakistani ghazal singer Dr. Amjad Parvez

Prominent Pakistani story writer and novelist, known for writing about the female predicament.

Young story writer, critic, and columnist from Pakistan; also known for her individual critical stance.

Poet, scholar, critic and translator

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