Shiv Kumar Batalvi Comments

The Great Punyabi Poet SHIV (Oct 1937 - 1972) became only 35 years young

His writings have always been open about his pronounced death wish, and he died at his father-in-law's residence, at Kirri Mangyal Pathankot, due to liver cirrhosis, a result of chronic alcoholism, at a young age of 35 years.

Shiv Kumar 'Batalvi' (1936-1973) , A Punjabi poet of high calibre and repute, is known as 'The Sultan of Pain'. He is primarily remembered ' for his romantic poetry, noted for its heightened passion, pathos, separation and lover's agony'. His lyrics and songs are very popular among Punjabis living in all parts of the world. He will be remembered for his immense contribution to Punjabi literature.

Birha da badshah. Tutte dila di marham da kam krdiya ne shiv diya kavitava

dardan ne jis to khud dard di dwa lai dunia ch esi yaro shiv hat chla gia.