Poets/Writers From Mumbai

Asha Bhosle is an Indian playback singer and the sister of Lata Mangeshkar. Her awards include the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan, among many others.

Celebrated poet, novelist, song and scriptwriter. Acclaimed for directing a tele-serial on Mirza Ghalib. Recipient of Sahitya Academy and Dada Sahab Phalke awards.

Hariharan is an Indian singer who has sung for films in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Bhojpuri, and Telugu languages. He is also an esteemed ghazal singer and winner of the Padma Shri and National Awards.

Jagjit Singh was a prominent Indian ghazal singer, songwriter, and musician. Also known as the 'Ghazal King,' he was the recipient of many prestigious awards, some of which were Rajasthan Ratna, Padma Bhushan, and the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Kishore Kumar was an Indian film playback singer, actor, lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenplay writer, and scriptwriter. He has sung in many Indian languages. The Kishore Kumar Award has been introduced in his memory.

A contemporary of Manto, associated with the Progressive Writers' Movement, known for his stories of romance and social realism.

Lata Mangeshkar is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. She has been awarded the Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and Dada Saheb Phalke Award. She is the elder sister of Asha Bhosle.

Mohammad Rafi is one of the most celebrated and revered playback singers of India. He was honored with the Padma Shri and the National Film Award by the Government of India. He has also sung in English, Persian, Spanish, and Dutch.

One of the pillars of modern Urdu Nazms & dialogue writer. Wrote dialogues for more than a hundred films. "Jinke apne ghar sheeshe ke hon vo doosron par patthar nahin phenka karte" - one of his dialogues made famous by Rajkumar in the film Waqt.

One of the most celebrated progressive poets, literary critics, public intellectuals, and editors. Contemporary of Faiz Ahmad Faiz. Recipient of the Gyanpeeth Award. Produced documentaries on Urdu poetry.

Amir Ali Khan was a renowned Hindustani classical music singer. He was felicitated with the Presidential Award and the Padma Bhushan.

Anuradha Paudwal is an Indian playback vocalist who has sung in many languages like Hindi, Marwari, Pahari, Marathi, Sanskrit, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, and others.

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.

Progressive poet & lyricist. Father of noted lyricist Jawed Akhtar.

Bollywood screenwriter, lyricist, and poet. Famous for co-writing films like 'Sholay' & 'Deewar'.

One of the prominent progressive poets with popular appeal. Also, a film lyricist famous for his lyrics in films like Heer Ranjha, Kaghaz Ke Phool, etc.

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

One of the founding fathers of modern Urdu nazm, known for his mystical association with Indian metaphysical tradition, died young.

Mukesh was an Indian playback singer. He had been bestowed with the National Award for the best playback singer (male).

One of the most prominent modern poets with wide popular appeal, well-known film lyricist, and prose writer. Famous for his ghazal 'Kabhi kisi ko mukammal Jahan nahin milta…'.

Pankaj Udhas is a ghazal singer from India. He was honored with the coveted Padma Shri. He has also achieved success in singing for Hindi films.

Famous for his ghazal "Divaron se mil kar rona achcha lagta hai.".

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

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

Famous poet and film lyricist.

Prominent poet from Mumbai, well-known to connoisseurs of serious poetry.

Poet and lyricist.

Anoop Jalota is a popular ghazal and bhajan singer from India. Also known as 'Bhajan Samrat,' he has been bestowed with the Padma Shri.

One of the most prominent progressive poets, known for his pungent intensity.

Dramatist, theatre director, novelist, and short story writer of the Punjabi language.

Radical Urdu critic who wrote unconventional poetry.

Bhupinder Singh is an Indian film and ghazal singer. He was also a performer at All India Radio and Doordarshan.

Chaya Ganguly is an Indian playback singer who sang for All India Radio and Doordarshan for 36 years. She received the National Award for her ghazal ‘Aap Ki Yaad Aati Rahi Raat Bhar’ from the President of India.

Dilraj Kaur is a famed playback singer of Indian films. She is trained in Hindustani classical music and has also sung many ghazals and an album with Ghulam Ali.