Premchand, also known as Munshi Premchand, is widely regarded as one of the greatest Hindi writers of all time. His works, including 'Gaban' and 'Godan', are known for their realistic and compassionate depiction of rural life in India.

Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel laureate, is widely regarded as the national poet of India. His works, including 'Gitanjali' and 'Geetanjali', are known for their lyrical beauty and profound spiritual insights.

Kalidasa is considered one of the greatest Sanskrit poets and dramatists. His works, including 'Raghuvamsha' and 'Kumarasambhava', are known for their exquisite language and vivid imagery.

Harishankar Parsai is a renowned Hindi writer known for his satirical and humorous writings. His works, such as 'Viklang Shraddha' and 'Joothan', offer a critical and often comical perspective on Indian society.

Mirza Ghalib is considered one of the greatest Urdu poets. His works, including 'Diwan-e-Ghalib', are known for their depth of emotion, philosophical insights, and mastery of language.

Arundhati Roy is an Indian author known for her Booker Prize-winning novel 'The God of Small Things'. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.

Subramania Bharati is a renowned Tamil poet, writer, and journalist. His works, including 'Panchali Sabatham' and 'Kannan Pattu', are known for their patriotic fervor, social commentary, and lyrical beauty.

Vyasa is traditionally considered the author of the epic poem 'Mahabharata'. The 'Mahabharata' is one of the longest epic poems in world literature and is known for its profound philosophical and spiritual insights.

Faiz Ahmed Faiz is a renowned Urdu poet known for his lyrical and romantic poetry. His works, including 'Dast-e-Saba' and 'Sham-e-Shafaq', are known for their evocative imagery and emotional depth.

Salman Rushdie is an Indian-born British writer known for his novel 'Midnight's Children'. The novel is a magical realism story that explores the history of India after independence and the lives of its people.

Kuvempu is a renowned Kannada poet, writer, and scholar. His works, including 'Sri Ramayana Darshanam' and 'Manku Timmana Kagga', are known for their philosophical depth, lyrical beauty, and exploration of social and cultural issues.

Kiran Desai is an Indian-American writer known for her novel 'The Inheritance of Loss'. The novel explores themes of family, identity, and the impact of globalization on traditional Indian culture.

P. L. Deshpande is a renowned Marathi writer, playwright, and actor. His works, including 'Batatyachi Chal' and 'Vyakti ani Valli', are known for their wit, humor, and social commentary.

Aravind Adiga is an Indian-Australian writer known for his novel 'The White Tiger'. The novel is a satirical and darkly humorous story that explores themes of class, poverty, and corruption in modern India.