20th-century Indian male musicians

Bengali poet, philosopher and polymath (1861–1941)

Indian filmmaker and writer (1921–1992)

Indian classical sarangi player (1927–2024)

National poet of Bangladesh (1899-1976)

Indian tabla player, musical producer, film actor, and composer (1951–2024)

Indian bansuri player

Indian composer, poet and playwright (1925–1995)

Indian poet and lyricist (1930–2002)

Indian musician, circa 1881-1972

Indian writer (1931–2016)

Indian director, actor, politician (1942–2017)

Indian violinist and composer (born 1950)

Indian musician (1942–1999)

Indian composer (1903-1981)

film director from India (1933-2014)

Bengali poet, playwright, and musician

actor, director, producer, music director, stunt director, editor and lyricist

Indian poet and lyricist (1922–1999)

Indian musician

Indian songwriter and actor (1937–2009)

Indian film director (1924-2007)

Indian composer (1936–2020)

Indian composer (1932–2024)

Raamlaxman was an Indian musical duo consisting of Vijay Patil (16 September 1942 – 22 May 2021) who performed under the name Laxman, and Surendra who passed in 1976. However, Patil continued to work under the original name. Laxman, was an Indian composer, pianist, musician and accordionist. Raamlaxman is most famous for his work with Rajshri Productions of Hindi films. In a career spanning four decades, Raamlaxman worked in 150 films in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri, and worked with noted film director of his time, notably Manmohan Desai, Mahesh Bhatt, GP Sippy, Anil Ganguly and Sooraj Barjatya

Indian classical musician

Indian composer of Carnatic music (1890-1973)

Indian songwriter

Indian writer

Indian classical musician and sarode player (1939–2024)

Indian composer (1917-1991)

Indian poet and musician (1864–1945)

Indian composer (1893–1979)

Indian musician

poet

Indian writer

Indian poet, lyricist, screenwriter (1934–1987)

Indian freedom fighter, musician and composer of Nepali origin (1914–2002)

Kosaraju Raghavayya (23 June 1905 – 27 October 1987), known mononumously by his surname Kosaraju, was an Indian lyricist and poet known for his works in Telugu cinema. He wrote about 3,000 songs in 350 films. His lyrics are steeped in Telugu folklore and rural idiom. He was awarded the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for his contribution to Telugu cinema in 1984.

Hindi film lyricist

Indian composer (1927-2021)

Poet and lyricist

Indian lyricist (1948–2021)

Indian filmmaker

Thirumakudalu Chowdiah (1895 – 19 January 1967), known popularly as Pitil Chowdiah, was a violinist from India in the Carnatic classical tradition. A disciple of vocalist Bidaram Krishnappa, he trained in the Mysore royal court, and went on to become one of the most sought-after accompanists of his era. He later emerged as a renowned soloist, particularly in the Mysore region during pre-independence India. In 1939, he was appointed Asthana Vidwan (court musician) of the royal court by the Maharaja of Mysore Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV.

Indian composer

Indian songwriter

Indian composer

Indian (Odia) writer

Harmonium Player

Indian sitar player, composer and music director (1936-2009)

Indian musician, teacher and writer (1918-1995)