Legendary poet and lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi was remembered on his 102nd birth anniversary here Wednesday for his stirring poetry that resonated deeply with young people, as well as his literary contributions to the film industry.
Ludhianvi is considered one of the most prominent poets of the progressive movement and his unique ability to blend romance and protest in his writing helped give a new direction to the movement’s poetry.
Born in Ludhiana in 1921, Ludhianvi was named Abdul Hai and grew up in his maternal home after his mother separated from his father due to a custody dispute. Ludhianvi attended Malwa Khalsa school, where he developed a passion for poetry, and later enrolled at Government College, Ludhiana. In 1944, Ludhianvi published his first collection of poetry, “Talkhiyan,” which quickly became a bestseller. He later moved to Lahore and became the editor of Adab-e-Latif, a popular literary magazine, as well as other publications. Ludhianvi’s friend invited him to write a song for the film “Azadi Ki Rah Par,”—INP
