Heer Ranjha and Poet Waris Shah.

Waris Shah was a Punjabi Sufi poet born in 1722 in Jandiala Sher Khan, a village near Sheikhupura, in present-day Pakistan. He is best known for his epic poem “Heer Ranjha,” which is considered one of the greatest achievements in Punjabi literature. Here’s a brief overview of Waris Shah and his famous work: **Biography:** Early […]

Punjabi Song “Challa”, Origin and Nuances!

“Challa” is a very popular folk song of Punjab, originated centuries ago in united India. It was famous in West Punjab and parts of Gujarat ( now in Pakistan). It is said that Challa was the name of a boatman’s son who got drowned in the river as his boat capsized during a storm and the […]