Poets/Writers 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'.

One of the most prominent critics from Pakistan

A celebrated poet, acclaimed for his priceless contributions to the realms of Persian and Punjabi literature, alongside his mastery of Urdu

Prominent fiction-writer and editor of the famous literary journal 'Adab-e-Latif'

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

One of the prominent poets who infused modern ghazal with a fresh sense of feeling and imaginative power

Prominent humour writer, novelist, journalist, columnist who enjoyed wide popularity in the subcontinent. Honoured with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.

Shamshad Begum was one of the first singers of the Hindi film industry. From the 6000 songs that she had sung in a variety of Indian languages, 1287 were for Hindi films.

Newspaper editor, journalist, politician and lawyer

One of the leading poets of new Urdu ghazal.

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