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Lyricists from British Raj

20 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Ali Sardar JafriAuthor · BooksAli Sardar Jafri was an Indian poet, literary critic, lyricist, songwriter and writer (1913–2000). He was born at Balrampur and died at Mumbai.
Dasari Narayana RaoPerson · Film memorabiliaDasari Narayana Rao was an Indian film director, actor, politician, screenwriter, choreographer and lyricist (1942–2017). He was born at Palakollu and died at Hyderabad.
Faiz Ahmad FaizAuthor · BooksFaiz Ahmad Faiz (1911–1984) was a Pakistani poet, journalist and writer.
GulzarAuthor · BooksGulzar was an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer, poet, writer and lyricist (born 1933). He was born at Dina.
Jamiluddin AaliAuthor · BooksJamiluddin Aali (1926–2015) was a Pakistani poet, journalist and reporter.
Jan Nisar AkhtarAuthor · BooksJan Nisar Akhtar was a jan nisar akhtar is recorded with the citizenship of india, british raj and dominion of india. author. Jan Nisar Akhtar is recorded as having received Sahitya Akademi Award. Jan Nisar Akhtar was bo
Javed AkhtarAuthor · BooksJaved Akhtar was an Indian screenwriter, writer, poet, lyricist, songwriter and politician (born 1945). He was born at Khairabad.
Kaifi AzmiAuthor · BooksKaifi Azmi (1919–2002) was an Indian poet, songwriter and lyricist.
KannadasanAuthor · BooksKannadasan (1927–1981) was an Indian poet, lyricist and politician.
Kavi PradeepAuthor · BooksKavi Pradeep was an Indian poet, singer, lyricist and songwriter (1915–1998). He was born at Badnagar and died at Mumbai.
KusumagrajAuthor · BooksKusumagraj was an Indian poet, lyricist, songwriter, writer and playwright (1912–1999). He was born at Pune and died at Nashik.
Majrooh SultanpuriAuthor · BooksAsrar ul Hassan Khan (1919–2000), who wrote under the pen name Majrooh Sultanpuri, was an Indian Urdu poet, lyricist, songwriter, and writer whose career spanned six decades. Associated with the Progressive Writers' Move
Nida FazliAuthor · BooksNida Fazli was an Indian screenwriter, lyricist, songwriter, poet and writer (1938–2016). He was born at Gwalior and died at Mumbai.
Ottaplakkal Neelakandan Velu KurupAuthor · BooksOttaplakkal Neelakandan Velu Kurup (1931–2016) was an Indian poet, lyricist and songwriter.
Rabindranath TagoreAuthor · BooksRabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) was a British Raj painter, poet and composer.
Sahir LudhianviAuthor · BooksSahir Ludhianvi (1921–1980) was an Indian poet, lyricist and songwriter.
Satyajit RayPerson · Music memorabiliaSatyajit Ray (1921–1992) was a British Raj film director, writer and composer.
Shiv Kumar BatalviAuthor · BooksShiv Kumar Batalvi was an Indian poet, lyricist, songwriter and writer (1936–1973). He was born at Barapind and died at Pathankot.
Singireddy NarayanaReddyAuthor · BooksSingireddy NarayanaReddy was an Indian politician, poet, lyricist, songwriter, writer and university teacher (1931–2017). He was born at Karimnagar district.
Tapan SinhaPerson · Film memorabiliaTapan Sinha (1924–2009) was a British Raj author, film director and screenwriter.

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