Lori

Prominent Urdu poet popular for children's poetry.

Poet and lyricist.

Poet and lyricist.

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

Poet & lyricist, famous for his long association with Raj Kapoor.

One of the most lyrical of ghazal poets associated with the progressive movement. Outstanding film lyricist. Recipient of the Dada Sahab Phalke Award.

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.

Renowned poet and organizer of Ghalib Academy of Canada.

Leading progressive Indian poet and celebrated film lyricist. Popular for his writings against social injustice and backwardness in society.

Sarshar Siddiqui was a prolific writer, critic, and poet born during the pre-independence era.

One of the most prominent pre-modern Urdu Poets, having hundreds of disciples.

A prolific poet and lyricist, his collaborations shaped the golden era of Bollywood music.