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The works by Rabindranath Tagore are timeless. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in the year 1913 for his collection of poems ‘Gitanjali.’

Rabindranath Tagore's short stories are timeless classics that continue to resonate with readers for their universal themes. On Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, let’s explore some famous short stories by this Nobel Laureate.

Rabindranath Tagore was a renowned Bengali poet, philosopher, musician, and polymath. Tagore created a vast range of literary and creative works. He is primarily recognized for his poetry, which has been widely translated and praised for its lyrical beauty and spiritual depth.
 

Rabindranath Tagore is one of the greatest poets, novelists, and philosophers the world has ever seen. His writings and words have touched millions and continue to inspire people across the globe.

This World Poetry Day let’s get inspired by some inspiring quotes by the famous Indian poets. These quotes originally written in Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi have been translated into English to reach a wider audience.

The list features some powerful and inspiring quotes by famous women writers. This women’s day, pick up books by these women authors, and embark on your inspiring journey.

Ravidas, born in 1267, was a poet and saint of the Bhakti movement. He was famously referred to as Guru Ravidas. Historical scriptures suggest that he worked towards the eradication of casteism in Indian society and promoted unity of all communities.

Gulzar is a renowned Indian poet and lyricist. He has worked in popular Hindi films like Khamoshi (1969), Massom (1983), and Angoor (1982) etc. as a screenwriter.

The Jnanpith Committee announced that Jnanpith Award will be bestowed upon the renowned Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, and Urdu poet Gulzar.

Munawwar Rana was a renowned Indian Urdu poet. Some of the books that Munawwar Rana authored are ‘Maan,’ ‘Munawwar Nama,’ ‘Muhajirnama,’ and Rukhsat Karo Mujhe,’ etc.

Javed Akhtar is an Indian poet, screenwriter, and lyricist. He has received the National Film Award a total of five times for films including Saaz (1996), Border (1997), Godmother (1998), Refugee (2000), and Lagaan (2001).

Harivansh Rai Bachchan was an Indian poet. His son Amitabh Bachchan is a veteran Bollywood actor. His poem ‘Himmat Karne Walon Ki Kabhi Haar Nahi Hoti’ is recognized as one of the most famous poems of Hindi literature.

Lata Haya is an Urdu poet, television actress, and social worker. She has worked in many Hindi television shows including Alif Laila, Krishna Kunti, Jai Santoshi Maa, Kashmakash, and Adhikar.

Rahat Indori was an Indian poet and lyricist. Some best-selling books by Rahat Indori are Do Kadam Aur Sahi, Naraz, Maloom, Musafir, Dhoop Bahut Hai, Maujood, Rut, Charag, and Chand Pagal Hai.

Meena Kumari was an Indian actress, singer, and poetess. She made her acting debut as a child artist with Vijay Bhatt’s film ‘Farzand-e-Watan’ in the year 1939. She was the only actress who won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for 13 consecutive years.