Poets/Writers From Punjab

One of the greatest Urdu Poets. National poet of Pakistan who penned 'Saare jahaan se achha hindostaan hamara' and 'Lab pe aati hai dua ban ke tamanna meri'

One of the widely celebrated and popular Urdu poets. Equally sung in romance and rebel. Faced political repression against his revolutionary views

Famous Pakistani ghazal singer belonging to the Patiala gharana. They have a unique style of blending Hindustani classical music with ghazals. Also sung for a number of Indian and Pakistani films.

Most prominent fiction writer, known for his stories woven around the experience of Partition and for his individual style of telling tales. The first Urdu writer to have been shortlisted for Man Booker prize.

The most prominent stylist of Urdu prose and author of "Aab-e-Hayaat". Himself a poet, he was a major force behind the movement for the new Nazm in Urdu.

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

World-renowned Urdu fiction writers. Known for masterpieces like Thanda Gosht, Khol Do, Toba Tek Singh etc.

One of the leading poets of new Urdu ghazal.

Most outstanding Pakistani, Progressive poet. Also counted among leading fiction-writers. Edited an important literary magazine Funoon.

One of the most popular Urdu poets ever, known for his intense romantic poetry.

Prominent Pakistani poet, fiction writer, and critic; wrote two important novels Zawaal, and Deewaar ke Peechhe; also wrote a history of Pakistani literature

One of the most prominent modern poets of Pakistan

One of the most popular poets in the fourth and fifth decades of 20th century, contemporary of Faiz Ahmad Faiz.

Popular poet from Pakistan, known for his anti-establishment poetry, having mass following.

Popular romantic poet, wrote the National Anthem of Pakistan

Iqbal Bano was a much admired ghazal singer from Pakistan. She learnt all forms of classical singing from Ustad Chaand Khan of the Delhi Gharana. The Pride of Performance Award was bestowed upon her.

One of the founding-fathers of modern Urdu poetry.

Popular pakistani poet who died young.

One of the most outstanding modern poets who wrote both in Urdu and Punjabi. Also a film lyricist.

One of the founders of modern ghazal. Born at Ambala in India, he migrated to Pakistan and wrote extensively on the pain and sufferings of partition.

One of the most popular poets ever and film lyricist. Famous for his ghazal 'Garmi-e-hasrat-e-nakaam se jal jate hain'.

Renowned modernist poet, composed nazms and songs and was part of the poets of Halqa-e-Arbab-e-Zauq

Amanat Ali Khan was a Pakistani classical and ghazal vocalist from the Patiala gharana and recipient of Pakistan’s prestigious 'Pride of Performance' award.

One of most prominent modern critics

One of the most prominent and trend-setter poet of new Urdu ghazal having a vast following.

A promising poet from Pakistan who committed suicide at the age of 27

Contemporary Pakistani poet having a popular appeal.

Prominent poet and journalist, also the editor of 'Zamindaar', an important newspaper of his times. Also authored 'Zikr-e-Iqbal' and 'Muslim Sahaafat Hindustan Mein'

painter artist and intellectual from Pakistan

Widely-reputed Pakistani poet, well-known to serious poetry lovers.

Popular Pakistani poet who gave voice to peple's life experiences.

A Pakistani poet, known for his modern poetic tone and style

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

Poet, lyricist, founding editor of literary magazine quarterly ''Svera''

Well-known poet, also known for his poems written in the veneration of the prophet; decorated with Tamgha-i-Imtiyaz from Pakistan government

A contemporary poet of prominence from Pakistan, known for his Nazms

A prominent new generation poet from Pakistan, editor of literary quarterly 'Nazm-e-Nau'

Pakistani singer-songwriter and actor