World Poetry Day 2025: Amitabh Bachchan to Siddhant Chaturvedi Bollywood Actors Who Are Also Poets

World Poetry Day 2025: “We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is full of passion.” This dialogue from the classic film Dead Poet’s Society resonated with every heart, young or old, reminding us of the role of poetry in the lives of humans as a flowing river of the expression from the heart to words to make sure it never gets too heavy to carry within. 

UNESCO declared 20 March as the World Poetry Day in 1999 to celebrate the universal appeal of poetry that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers promoting peace through dialogue and linguistic expression. 

Bollywood actors who are also poets 

Poems and films have been interwoven seamlessly in the frames of Bollywood. The credit goes not just to their synonymity as art forms but also to the many actors who are also spell-bounding poets bringing the flexibility of their minds and words to the dialogues, and scenes of the films. Here are some Bollywood actors who have also introduced their talent for poetry through social media. 

Amitabh Bachchan

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Carrying forward the legacy of his legendary poet father Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Bollywood’s iconic actor Amitabh Bachchan imbibes the talent of poetry writing which he regularly posts on his blog and sometimes on his social media platforms including Instagram and X. 

Manav Kaul 

 

 

 

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Manav Kaul is an actor, author, playwright, and of course a poet. He has published several poetry and prose books proving his prowess as a prolific writer. Some of his famous poetry books include ‘Karta Ne Karm Se’, ‘Theek Tumhare Peechhe’, and ‘Tumhare Baare Mein’.

Kalki Koechlin 

 

 

 

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Phenomenal actor and prolific writer, Kalki Koechlin has used poetry to voice her expression on some deep social issues ranging from body shaming and social media’s impact. Her experiences as a woman have shaped her poetry writing. Her notable work includes ‘Noise’ and ‘The Printing Machine’.

Farhan Akhtar 

 

 

 

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Be it performing art or writing it, Farhan Akhtar has done it all and continues to do so in a mystical manner. He is a well-known poet from Bollywood following in the footsteps of his writer father Javed Akhtar. 

Arunoday Singh 

 

 

 

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Famed for his digital series like Apharan and Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, the stern personality he brings on screen is in contrast to his calmness with which he writes his poetry in ink to share with his admirers. 

Siddhant Chaturvedi

 

 

 

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Apart from the adrenaline rush that Siddhant Chaturvedi brought with his personality in the films, he is also a serene and thoughtful side to him where his poetry takes the front seat with him in solace.