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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.
Feb 20, 2014 · Waris Shah (1722–1798) was a Punjabi Sufi poet, renowned for his contribution to Punjabi literature. He is best known for his seminal work Heer Ranjha, based on the traditional folk tale of Heer and her lover Ranjha. Heer is considered one of the quintessential works of classical Punjabi literature.
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.
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Waris Shah wrote 250 years ago in a small village has stood the test of time and has proved to be the best creative expression of Punjabi genius. (Courtesy Chughtai Museum, Lahore)
