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Feb 27, 2022 · He remains, by far, the most important qissakaar of our language and among the finest across the globe. People sing verses of ‘Heer’ near Bulleh Shah’s mazaar in Kasur, Pakistan. Amarjit...
Pir Waris Shah (Punjabi: وارث شاہ ; 1722 – 1798) was an 18th-century Punjabi Muslim Sufi poet of the Chishti order, known popularly for his contribution to Punjabi literature. [ 2 ] [ 1 ] He is primarily known as the author of Heer Ranjha love poem.
Feb 25, 2024 · Translations and adaptations have allowed Waris Shah's words to reach audiences far beyond the confines of the Punjabi-speaking world. His narrative on love, loss, and societal transformation finds universal appeal, making him a literary giant with a global footprint.
Waris Shah’s 300th birth anniversary on January 23 may have gone unnoticed, but the Sufi poet’s magnum opus — a narrative of threatened love in a space governed by unbending socio-religious norms — still finds huge resonance. He remains, by far, the most important Punjabi qissakaar. A sketch by Imroz.
Waris Shah (1722 – 1798) was a Punjabi poet, best-known for his seminal work Heer, based on the Punjabi love legend of Heer and her lover Ranjha. Heer is considered one of the quintessential works of classical Punjabi literature. His verse is a treasure-trove of Punjabi phrases, idioms and sayings.
May 8, 2023 · When he examines the text prepared by Sharif Sabir under the supervision of Waris Shah Memorial Committee set up by the Punjab government, his criticism is scathing though not without...
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Aug 5, 2019 · Waris Shah’s retelling of Heer’s legend proved to be a unique creative act; it emerged as the grand narrative of Punjab that captured the soul of pastoral and agrarian society spread over ...
