Life & Poetry of Shiv Kumar Batalvi

Born in 1936 in Punjab, Shiv Kumar Batalvi’s words carried the fragrance of rural Punjab and the intensity of unspoken pain.

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His poems captured themes of love, longing, loss, and separation – earning him the title Birha da Sultan.

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In 1967, he became the youngest recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for Loona

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Asa taan Joban Rutte Marna, Mud Jana Asan Bhare Bharae, Hijar Tere Di Kar Parkarma Asan Taan Joban Rutte Marna.

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Though he passed away at just 35, his poetry still lives in every Punjabi heart.

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Explore Shiv Kumar Batalvi’s timeless poetry on PunjabiShayari.com

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