Sai Akhtar Lahori, the Poet Behind “Allah Mian Thalle Aa”
My first and only meeting with the saintly Punjabi poet Sai Akhtar Lahori took place at…
Bhai Vir Singh Museum: Amritsar’s Living Literary Legacy
The house still stands. The desk is still there. And somewhere in the silence, a century…
Baba Bulleh Shah: A Symbol of Love, Sufi Spirit, and Simplicity
In the world of Urdu and Punjabi literature, there are some names that are not just…
Gurbhajan Gill’s Ghazal Collection – Mirgaavali (Part – 1)
A unique flavour of the colours, melodies, and words of life I got the opportunity to…
Sudarshan Faakir: He Wrote Little, But Whatever He Wrote Was Extraordinary
In the world of Urdu poetry, there are voices that don’t make much noise, yet echo…
Kunwar Mahinder Singh Bedi ‘Sehar’: A Blend of Compassion, Wisdom and Unity in Urdu Poetry
The landscape of Urdu poetry is filled with many voices. Some voices thunder—loud, powerful, and unforgettable.…
Babu Singh Maan: A Living Treasury of Punjabi Folk Heritage (Part 1)
Many among us who write poetry do not place lyricists in a particularly honoured literary category.…