Legendary Punjabi Poet and Sahitya Akademi Awardee Surjit Patar Passes Away at 79
Surjit Singh Patar, a renowned Punjabi poet and writer, passed away at 79. His notable poetic works include "Hawa Vich Likhe Harf" and "Lafzaan Di Dargah." Patar was honored with the Padma Shri in 2012 and served as the president of the Punjab Arts Council.
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Padma Shri recipient Punjabi poet and writer Surjit Singh Patar passed away on Saturday morning at his residence near the Barewal Colony here.
He was 79.
Patar died in his sleep, his family members said.
Patar's poetic works include 'Hawa Vich Likhe Harf', 'Hanere Vich Sulagdi Varanmala', 'Patjhar Di Pazeb', 'Lafzaan Di Dargah' and 'Surzameen'.
He received the Padma Shri in 2012. He was the president of the Punjab Arts Council.
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